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… per week can put you at risk for health problems. Negative impacts begin with any … safe to drink during pregnancy, so pregnant women are advised not to drink at all. You're … pressure , depression, stomach problems, or sexual problems. Contribute to the development …
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… for menstrual problems, early menopause, and osteoporosis . Increased risk among men for … for menstrual problems, early menopause, and osteoporosis . Increased risk among men for …
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… bedrock. Standard community water treatment processes can remove natural … bedrock. Standard community water treatment processes can remove natural …
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… water over years or decades can increase your risk of developing certain cancers, … this reason, consider taking precautions with your drinking water even if the arsenic levels … to test the water for arsenic. Test your private wells regularly for water …
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… chlorine by-products. Health Canada sets safety limits for chlorine by-products to … chlorine by-products. Health Canada sets safety limits for chlorine by-products to …
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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 water. You can use water filters and treatment devices to remove lead from drinking … in water. You can use water filters and treatment devices to remove lead from drinking …
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… affects the surrounding trees, soil and vegetation, water quality may decline. During a … a community water system, your water supplier should check your water system and the quality … well or piping Water lines may need to be flushed and water supplies may need to be …
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… groundwater sources may contain disease-causing “germs.” The germs, called pathogens, … pathogens from drinking water, reducing health risks. You can disinfect water by … short periods of time. There are potential health concerns (thyroid problems or iodine …
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Overview Teens' biological clocks change during puberty. Adolescents and teens tend to fall asleep later at night and to sleep later in the morning than younger children do. This pattern can cause …
