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… If you have a private well, visit these resources to learn more about keeping your … water Manganese in drinking water Additional resources Feeding your baby formula: Safely … and storing formula Water fluoridation facts Resources for water system operators … …
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… 49f Wildfires can impact water sources used for our drinking water. For example: nearby streams, rivers and … the surrounding trees, soil and vegetation, water quality may decline. During a wildfire, …
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… in air, food, soil, consumer products and drinking water. Why is manganese a problem? A … may harm brain development in infants and young children. According to Health Canada, … baby formula for infants and young children. Adults who drink water with manganese levels …
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… in the earth’s crust. It also exists in some drinking water supplies and wells. Drinking water … water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, …
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… 49e Water suppliers are responsible for providing drinking water that meets the Guidelines for … water is suspected or has been measured in your water supply, you should reduce your …
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… 49b Why should I disinfect my drinking water? Water from lakes, rivers, or streams … water suppliers disinfect water to make it safe. You may need to disinfect your own …
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… used in your drinking water. Why is chlorine added to drinking water? Chlorine is a … water? Chlorine disinfectants were first added to a public water supply in North … to treat drinking water. How is chlorine added to my drinking water? There are many …
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… since the 1970s, but some remain in drinking water systems across Canada. As … into the air. For more information on safe handling of asbestos, see WorkSafeBC – …
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… Overview Why is it important to drink enough water? Water keeps every part of your body working properly. It helps your body … person, here are some signs that you are drinking enough water: You urinate every few …
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… well or another non-regulated source like a creek or lake, get the water tested to make … about the dangers of nitrates in well water, see the HealthLink BC file Nitrate … non-regulated water tested by a laboratory to see if it's safe to drink. For more …
