Safe Drinking Water in Your Baby's First Year
Safe Drinking Water in Your Baby's First Year
Did you know that some types of drinking water can be harmful to babies? If you get water from a private well or another non-regulated source like a creek or lake, get the water tested to make sure it's safe to drink.
Untreated water can contain harmful bacteria and chemicals. For example, high levels of nitrates have been found in wells throughout B.C. High nitrate levels can be dangerous for babies, interfering with the blood’s ability to carry oxygen. In severe cases, this can be fatal.
For more information about the dangers of nitrates in well water, see the HealthLink BC file Nitrate Contamination in Well Water.
To protect your baby from contaminated water:
Resources & Links:
HealthLink BC: How to Disinfect Drinking Water