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Safe Drinking Water Having water that is safe to drink is essential to your health and survival …
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Drinking water Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Drinking water is water treated in a way that makes it safe to drink. You likely receive drinking water that is … from a private well. Drinking water in B.C. is generally safe. If you receive water from a supplier such as a …
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… Disinfecting drinking water Last updated July 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … cases, drinking water suppliers disinfect water to make it safe. However, you may need to disinfect your own drinking
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Safe drinking water in your baby's first year Last updated August 11, 2013 … a creek or lake, get the water tested to make sure it's safe to drink. Untreated water can contain harmful bacteria …
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… Arsenic in drinking water Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File number … in rocks in the earth’s crust. It also exists in some drinking water supplies and wells. Drinking water containing …
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Drinking Enough Water On this page: Overview Overview Why is it important to drink enough water? Water keeps every part of your body working properly. … you are a healthy person, here are some signs that you are drinking enough water: You urinate every few hours during …
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… Asbestos in drinking water Last updated April 4, 2024 HealthLink BC File number … that is released into the air. For more information on safe handling of asbestos, see WorkSafeBC – Safe Work …
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… Manganese in drinking water Last updated April 30, 2023 HealthLink BC File number … cause discoloured water at concentrations that are still safe to drink. As a precaution, don’t drink discoloured …
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… Lead in drinking water Last updated November 14, 2022 HealthLink BC File … have been advised to sample water to ensure lead is at safe levels. If levels are not safe, they are advised to take the necessary steps to reduce …
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Drinking water chlorination facts Last updated June 14, 2022 … systems. Chlorine disinfection is an easy way to make water safe. To learn about a safe method for using household bleach (chlorine) to …