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  1. Drinking Water (National Library of Medicine)  
    We all need to drink water. How much you need depends on your size, activity level, and the weather where you live. The water you drink is a combination of surface water ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/drinkingwater.html - Health Topics
  2. Water Safety (Recreational) (National Library of Medicine)  
    Playing in the water - whether swimming, boating or diving - can be fun. It can also be dangerous, especially for children. Being safe can ... injuries and drowning. To stay safe in the water: Avoid alcohol when swimming or boating Wear a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/watersafetyrecreational.html - Health Topics
  3. Water Pollution (National Library of Medicine)  
    We all need clean water. People need it to grow crops and to operate factories, and for drinking and recreation. Fish and wildlife depend on ... and phosphorus make algae grow and can turn water green. Bacteria, often from sewage spills, can pollute ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/waterpollution.html - Health Topics
  4. Hydrocephalus (National Library of Medicine)  
    Hydrocephalus is the buildup of too much cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Normally, this fluid cushions your brain. When you have too much, though, it puts harmful ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hydrocephalus.html - Health Topics
  5. Drowning (National Library of Medicine)  
    People drown when they get too much water in their lungs. You can drown in as little as an inch or two of water. Babies can drown in a sink or bathtub. ... seizure disorders are also at risk in the water. Drowning can happen quickly and silently. Drowning precautions ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/drowning.html - Health Topics
  6. Safety of Bottled Water Beverages Including Flavored Water and Nutrient-Added Water Beverages (Food and Drug Administration)  
    Drinking Water/Related Issues ... Drinking Water ... Food and Drug Administration ... The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ...
    https://www.fda.gov/...uding-flavored-water-and-nutrient-added-water - External Health Links
  7. Cryptosporidiosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Crypto . These parasites live in soil, food, and water. They are found in every region of the ... parasite if it is in your food, drinking water, or water that you swim in. You can ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cryptosporidiosis.html - Health Topics
  8. Legionnaires' Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... if it grows and spreads in man-made water systems. These systems can include hot tubs, fountains, ... You usually can't get infected by drinking water that contains the bacteria unless you aspirate it ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/legionnairesdisease.html - Health Topics
  9. Lead Poisoning (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... exposed to lead by: Eating food or drinking water that contains lead. Water pipes in older homes may contain lead. Working ... or foods that contain lead Breathing air, drinking water, eating food, or swallowing or touching dirt that ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/leadpoisoning.html - Health Topics
  10. Arsenic and Drinking Water (U.S. Geological Survey)  
    Drinking Water/Images ... Drinking Water ... Arsenic/Learn More ... Arsenic ... U.S. Geological Survey ... Arsenic is a naturally occurring element, but long-term exposure can ...
    https://www.usgs.gov/.../science/arsenic-and-drinking-water - External Health Links
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