doi: 10.1503/cmaj.090956.
Epub 2010 Mar 15.
Private drinking water supplies: challenges for public health
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- DOI: 10.1503/cmaj.090956
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Private drinking water supplies: challenges for public health
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An estimated three to four million Canadians are served by private drinking water supplies, most of which rely on ground-water sources.
Routine testing of drinking water is essential for ensuring quality and safety.
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