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. 2010 Jul 13;182(10):1061-4.
doi: 10.1503/cmaj.090956. Epub 2010 Mar 15.

Private drinking water supplies: challenges for public health

Jeffrey W A Charrois  1
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Private drinking water supplies: challenges for public health

Jeffrey W A Charrois. CMAJ. .
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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.
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Routine testing of drinking water is essential for ensuring quality and safety.
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