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Water and Human Health — Safe Drinking Water Foundation

Water is a basic human need. We need water to survive, and can only live for a few days without it. When we get sick with flu-like symptoms, we usually blame … See more

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URL: https://www.safewater.org/fact-sheets-1/2017/1/23/water-and-human-health

Acid Rain — Safe Drinking Water Foundation

WEBThese gases are converted to acids when they contact water. The acidity of acid rain can vary. Pure water has a pH of 7 and normal rainwater has a pH around 5.6. …

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Lesson 6: Water and the World — Safe Drinking Water Foundation

WEBGrade 5-9 (health, science and social studies) Grade 10-12 (health, science and social studies) Topic: A brief look at the world’s view of water. Time: 60 minutes …

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Cost-Benefit Analysis: Treat the Illness or Treat the Water

WEBcosts for treatment, water pickup, food replacement and travel costs. The total costs for healthcare were in the range of $6.6 million. The cost to repair the water …

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Water Temperature — Safe Drinking Water Foundation

WEBThe aesthetic objective for water temperature in the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality is 15°C. This is because most consumers complain about tap …

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Contaminants Regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection …

WEBA water contaminant is a substance which is found in water that has the potential to pose a risk to public health at certain levels. Some contaminants occur …

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Pesticides and Water Pollution — Safe Drinking Water Foundation

WEBThe term "pesticide" is a composite term that includes all chemicals that are used to kill or control pests. Pesticides are used to protect crops against insects, weeds, …

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Living in a flood zone

WEBEven as floodwaters across the region stabilize, health officials are warning people living in flood zones — particularly those who get water from wells — to …

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The Effect of Climate Change on Waterborne Diseases

WEBIn a recent Canadian study, the effect of temperature on the occurrence of Salmonella, E. coli and Campylobacter was studied in Alberta and Newfoundland …

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Hepatitis A — Safe Drinking Water Foundation

WEBThe most common symptoms for Hepatitis A are: jaundice (yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes by bilirubin (a bile pigment) frequently caused by a liver …

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TDS and pH — Safe Drinking Water Foundation

WEBThe pH value of a water source is a measure of its acidity or alkalinity. The pH level is a measurement of the activity of the hydrogen atom, because the hydrogen …

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Algae flare-up blamed for Calgarians' lingering smelly tap water — …

WEBDawn Stewart said she’d never encountered the foul flavour of her home’s tap water until she filled up a glass a few weeks ago. “It was disgusting and I said ‘does …

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Escherichia Coli — Safe Drinking Water Foundation

WEBEscherichia coli, abbreviated E. coli, is a bacterium that is found in the large intestine or feces of healthy warm-blooded animals and humans. Most E. coli strains are …

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Helicobacter Pylori — Safe Drinking Water Foundation

WEB1) Attachment – The H. pylori bacteria must enter the stomach and attach themselves to the lining of the stomach to establish an environment in which to grow. 2) …

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Bottled Water — Safe Drinking Water Foundation

WEBIn Canada, bottled water is regulated under the Federal Food and Drugs Act, because once water is put into a sealed container, it is considered a food product. Below …

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Ultrafiltration, Nanofiltration and Reverse Osmosis

WEBUltrafiltration removes bacteria, protozoa and some viruses from the water. Nanofiltration removes these microbes, as well as most natural organic matter and some …

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Nova Scotians urged to test well water after Health Canada sets …

WEBNova Scotians with private wells are encouraged to test their drinking water regularly and treat it when needed to protect themselves from consuming too much …

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What is Chlorination

WEBAlong with other water treatment processes such as coagulation, sedimentation, and filtration, chlorination creates water that is safe for public …

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Saskatchewan mental-health hospital to be audited after irregular …

WEBAn independent audit is to be conducted into a mental-health hospital in northwestern Saskatchewan following water tests that showed higher than normal levels …

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Mining and Water Pollution — Safe Drinking Water Foundation

WEB3. Processing Chemicals Pollution. This kind of pollution occurs when chemical agents (such as cyanide or sulphuric acid used by mining companies to …

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Asbestos in Water and Asbestos Cement Water Pipes

WEBThe asbestos cement (AC), or transite pipe, was first introduced in North America in 1929. AC pipe was a common choice for potable water main construction …

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Oil Spills — Safe Drinking Water Foundation

WEBFor this reason, it is important for oil spills to be contained as quickly as possible. 2. Oil can settle to the bottom of the water. While the density of oil ranges from …

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