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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … water supply/source You are travelling in an area where the safety of the water is questionable You have a weakened … least 2 minutes Store disinfected water in clean, covered, food grade containers Can I use bleach to disinfect water? …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … Vietnamese Manganese (Mn) is an element found in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Why is … periods of time. Therefore, there are built-in additional safety factors. Drinking water with manganese levels above …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … also be found in the environment, but is mainly used as a food and drink preservative, especially in cured meats. Both … point-of-use treatment device (NSF certified) for food and beverage preparation, hygiene (e.g. bathing/showering) or …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … and found to be safe, this doesn’t mean yours is too. The safety of your well water depends on surface and underground … treat your drinking water before drinking it, using it for food preparation, or brushing your teeth. For short term …
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… Water fluoridation facts Last updated August 1, 2021 … is fluoride? Fluoride is a mineral found naturally in our water, air, food and soil. At low concentrations, fluoride in drinking …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Water suppliers are responsible for providing drinking water … issues. People may ingest lead from many sources, such as food, drinking water, soil, paint and dust. There is no …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … rocks in the earth’s crust. It also exists in some drinking water supplies and wells. Drinking water containing arsenic … is only a concern if you use it for drinking or preparing food. Exposure through breathing and skin contact is not …
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… Safety tips for swimmers Last updated February 17, 2023 … simple safety rules. These rules apply around all bodies of water, from the beaches to private pools and bathtubs. Any … colds, ear/nose discharge or ear infections end Never bring food or drinks in the pool. This can create bacteria and …
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… Safe Drinking Water Having water that is safe to drink is essential to your health and survival during a long emergency. Knowing how to purify water can help you if your regular water supply becomes …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … discontinued since the 1970s, but some remain in drinking water systems across Canada. As asbestos-cement pipes reach … . How can asbestos get into my drinking water? Asbestos may get into water sources through runoff of …
