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Disinfecting drinking water

… may contain disease-causing “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, can lead to water-borne infections. Water-borne … can spread when animal or human feces containing these pathogens get into drinking water. These pathogens may include bacteria, viruses or parasites (e.g., …

Pasteurized and raw milk

… temperature for a specified amount of time to kill pathogens that may be found in the raw milk. Pathogens are microorganisms such as bacteria that make us sick. Raw milk can contain pathogens such as Campylobacter , E. coli O157:H7, …

Preventing Water-Borne Infections For People with Weakened Immune Systems

… that the groundwater it draws from is at risk of containing pathogens (germs) such as a shallow well or a well drilled … from surface sources or groundwater at risk of containing pathogens, unless the water has been treated to remove or …

Waterborne infections in British Columbia

… by drinking water contaminated with certain germs or “pathogens” like bacteria, viruses or parasites. Examples … constructed well, or your well is at risk of containing pathogens Samples of your water test positive for “fecal …

Giardia infection

… ponds, shallow wells or ground water at risk of containing pathogens. It may be contaminated with animal feces When … water source or from ground water at risk of containing pathogens, you will need to disinfect water used for …

Listeriosis

… You can reduce the risk of listeriosis and other foodborne pathogens by following good food handling practices: Cook …

Drinking water chlorination facts

… that kills many types of bacteria, viruses and parasites (pathogens) that cause water-borne infections. Some …

Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… your risk of acquiring hepatitis B and other blood-borne pathogens by not sharing substance use equipment and using …

Residential hot tubs and pools Safe water quality

… and pools Hot tubs and pools can provide an environment for pathogens (germs) to grow. Germs can make you sick and can …

Immunizations

… you stay in a country, the more exposure you have to local pathogens that could cause harm. More information You can … you stay in a country, the more exposure you have to local pathogens that could cause harm. More information You can …