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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 can have serious short term and …
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… Well water testing Last updated June 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese Is water from my well safe to drink? There are 2 categories of wells for drinking water: those that service drinking water supply systems …
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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 water prevents dental cavities and improves oral health. …
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… Nitrate in well water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … compound and the most common form of nitrogen found in water. Other forms of nitrogen include nitrite and ammonia. … health guideline levels. Nitrate concentrations in drinking water are a concern when levels are above the Guidelines for …
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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 … to ingest (drink or eat) it or breathe in (inhale) airborne water droplets. Is using water from asbestos-cement …
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… is a common cause of diarrhea among individuals who drink water that has not been properly filtered, treated or … become infected with Giardia ? Giardia cysts can spread by water, food or fecal-oral transmission between infected … absorbing nutrients. These types of severe or prolonged infections are rare. How is giardiasis diagnosed and …
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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: …
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… Water safety for toddlers Last updated July 18, 2019 Playing in and around water is fun and soothing for toddlers. Toddlers need very … Whether in the bath, at the beach, on a boat, or at a water table, stay close enough to watch - and reach - your …
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… Ear Infections On this page: Health Tools Cause … when germs from the nose and throat are trapped there. Ear infections happen mostly to young children. They're the most … of ear infection in children. What causes them? Middle ear infections are caused by bacteria and viruses. A small tube …
