31 search results for water quality

Indoor Environment

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are a few examples of contaminants that can negatively impact indoor air quality and your health, ). Mould needs moisture (e.g. water damage/leak or condensation) and a material (e.g. drywall or wood, indoors to a minimum. Try to clean up small areas of mould growth quickly and repair water leaks, and preventing mould growth indoors.Can the health unit test my indoor air quality or test for mould?No, the health unit does not provide testing services for indoor air quality or mould. Contact a private

Wildfire Smoke and Health

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by wildfire smoke from across Ontario, Canada, and even our Southern neighbours. Air quality and visibility, symptoms of wildfire smoke exposure include:Sore throatEye irritation (sore and water eyes)Runny, members to wildfire smoke. Ensure you have adequate supply of medication, food, and water. Ensure you, can go to take a break from the smoke. Know where to find information about local air quality, outside air from coming indoors. Close windows and doors Install high quality air filters Set

FAQs

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of the laboratory analysis indicate the bacterial quality of the beach water at the specific time the beach was sampled. To get an accurate assessment of water quality, a number of samples across the beach, of the areas that public health inspectors check during inspections include: Water quality, children engage in (e.g. water play, sandboxes)Interaction with animals (e.g. pets onsite, visiting zoos, be closed for the following reasons: No potable water (not suitable for drinking

Food and the Environment

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and heart health. In our region, we are fortunate to have high-quality tap water that is safe, clean, that cause global warming and climate change, and uses about 70% of the world’s fresh water, food waste and composting. Drinking tap water. Why Eat More Plant Foods, , like land for animals and water for growing animal feed. Plant-based foods (like vegetables, fruits, the water and energy used to grow, produce, transport, and distribute the food, which hurts our

Returning Home After a Flood

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, health unit, partnership, planning, plans, indoor air quality, water safety, food disposal, water, after a flood until cleanup is finished and a supply of safe water and proper disposal or human waste, , or other hazardous items. During a flood, water leaves the normal course of streambeds and washes over, of the water. The contaminated water can make people sick and items that have been in contact, drinking water is available (if your water supply was previously deemed unsafe to drink); and Items

Food Safety After a Flood or Power Outage

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a power outage or flood, it is important to consider the safety of your food and water to protect against any food or waterborne illnesses. Flood water may carry silt, raw sewage, oil, or chemical waste. Food and water may become contaminated if it comes in contact with contaminated flood water. Even if a food package appears dry it may have been contaminated if the flood water covers or seeps, items that have been in contact with contaminated flood water should be discarded. If your water

After a Flood or Power Outage

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or flood it is important to consider the safety of your food and water to protect against any food or waterborne illnesses. Flood water may carry silt, raw sewage, oil or chemical waste. Food and water may become contaminated if it comes in contact with contaminated flood water. Even if a food package appears dry it may have been contaminated if the flood water covers or seeps into food containers, that have been in contact with contaminated flood water should be discarded. If your water source

Cleaning After a Flood

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). If you have extensive water damage and/or if a wide spread mould problem develops, professional, recommends keeping in mind indoor air quality after a flood cleanup. When cleaning after a flood, water with a wet/dry shop vacuum. Rinse, then clean all floors as quickly as possible. Flooring that has been deeply penetrated by flood water or sewage should be discarded. Work from the top down. Break out all ceilings and walls that have been soaked or that have absorbed water. Remove materials

Health Professionals Portal

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water, recreational water, rabies, air quality, extreme heat

Climate Change and Health

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extreme heat, extreme weather, poor air quality, risks to food and water safety and security, vector, and the systems and services we depend on (such as clean water), affecting our health in many ways, more on our extreme cold, floods, and severe storms web pages. Poor Air Quality Increase, also cause eye, nose, and throat irritation. Learn more on our outdoor air quality, indoor air quality, and wildfire smoke web pages. Vector-borne and Zoonotic Diseases Increase risk