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DRINKING WATER THREAT [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
  • Water Supply
  • Environmental Law
DEF

An activity or condition that adversely affects or has the potential to adversely affect the quality or quantity of any water that is or may be used as a source of drinking water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
  • Alimentation en eau
  • Droit environnemental
CONT

Les principales menaces pour l’eau potable proviennent des bactéries, des protozoaires et des virus.

OBS

menace pour l'eau potable : terme tiré du mini-lexique «Environnement et droit» et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface.

Spanish

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