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… 49f Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, … lead to stagnant water. Some signs your water supply may have been impacted by wildfires …
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… 49b Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, rivers, or streams … or other event has disrupted the water supply in your community You may also need to …
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… oceans as sodium chloride or salt. Salt and water are the most common ingredients used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to … were first added to a public water supply in North America in 1908. By the 1920s, …
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… in the earth’s crust. It also exists in some drinking water supplies and wells. Drinking water containing arsenic can have …
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… 49e Water suppliers are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for … suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your exposure to the …
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… in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Why is manganese a problem? A small … contaminants. Large public drinking water supply systems monitor for contaminants, …
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… since the 1970s, but some remain in drinking water systems across Canada. As … . How can asbestos get into my drinking water? Asbestos may get into water
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… Overview Drinking water is water treated in a way that makes it … advisory is issued for your drinking water supply, it will be communicated through public …
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… survival during a long emergency than having water that is safe to drink. Knowing how to purify water can help you if your regular water supply becomes contaminated or if you are in a …
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… Having water that is safe to drink is essential to … a long emergency. Knowing how to purify water can help you if your regular water supply becomes contaminated or if you are in a …