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… healthy people get enough fluid through the beverages they normally drink each day. You also get water through food. Some fruits and vegetables contain a lot … cups of coffee. You also get water through food. Some fruits and vegetables contain a lot …
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… disinfect tap water. Boil or use disinfection tablets until the water source can be assessed … disinfect tap water. Boil or use disinfection tablets until the water source can be assessed …
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… is to test your water. The water supplier or well owner is responsible for testing for … . For more information about private well water testing, see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . What should I do if there …
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… can have serious short term and long-term health effects. How does arsenic get into … as lakes, streams and rivers. What are the health effects of arsenic exposure? Short to … . What amount of arsenic causes health effects? Health Canada has set a …
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… corrosion of the plumbing. The amount of lead released into the water depends on the … corrosion of the plumbing. The amount of lead released into the water depends on the …
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… to another several times If using chlorine tablets, follow the directions on the package … of Iodine 1 litre of water If using iodine tablets, follow the directions on the package … to another several times If using chlorine tablets, follow the directions on the package …
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… used to manufacture the chlorine used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to … all get the generic labeling of “chlorine.” Your water supplier chooses the product used … are needed. What is secondary disinfection? After being disinfected, water travels through …
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… BC references Health Canada's Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality as the … BC references Health Canada's Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality as the …
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… Overview Drinking water is water treated in a way that makes it safe to … your regional health authority . Well water safety Owners of private wells serving a …
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… Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems … Fever or Chills, Age 11 and Younger Sore Throat and Other Throat Problems …
