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… Wildfire: Its effects on drinking water quality Last updated January 12, 2024 HealthLink BC … Vietnamese Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, rivers and …
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… Safe drinking water in your baby's first year Last updated August 11, 2013 Did you know that some types of drinking water can be harmful to babies? If you get water from a …
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… Childbirth: Labouring in Water and Water Delivery On this page: Overview Overview Labouring in water Some hospitals and birthing centres offer tubs or …
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… Water Exercise On this page: Overview Overview Water exercise uses water for resistance. It also may be called water therapy, …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water supply … authority or see ‘Water Well Disinfection: Using the Simple Chlorination Method’ at …
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… Lead to anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration Drinking enough water, getting adequate sleep, and having regular meals and … in one energy drink is safe for most healthy adults. Avoid drinking more than the label recommends. The amount of …
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… cause an upset stomach, diarrhea, and headaches. Alcohol Drinking energy drinks and alcohol together may be unsafe. … What are sports drinks? Sports drinks help replace water (rehydrate) and electrolytes that your body loses … cause an upset stomach, diarrhea, and headaches. Alcohol Drinking energy drinks and alcohol together may be unsafe. …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 … air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking water prevents dental cavities and improves oral … Canada, the recommended amount of fluoride is 0.7 mg/L in drinking water for communities that wish to add fluoride to …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … above health guideline levels. Nitrate concentrations in drinking water are a concern when levels are above the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality. The maximum acceptable concentration …
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… Cottonmouth (Water Moccasin) On this page: Overview Overview The cottonmouth , also called a water moccasin, is a poisonous (venomous) snake found in … marks on the skin, but you won't always see any marks. Water moccasins can be up to 2 m (6 ft) long and have: …
