46 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. Below, 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, completed;A supply of safe drinking water is available (if you water supply was previously deemed unsafe, properly disposed of. Wood Smoke The quality of air

Have a question for a Public Health Inspector?

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hours.Consult with a licensed well contractor if your water quality does not improve or consult, find beach water quality information? Visit our Beach Water Testing, , but some beaches are sampled monthly because water quality was consistently good during the previous, . Can the health unit test my waterfront area for beach water quality? No, the health unit only monitors public beaches. If you would like to test the water quality at your

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

Climate Change

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) Vector-borne Disease (West Nile virus, Lyme disease) Air Quality (poor air quality and wildfire smoke) Food and Water contamination and availability (food and water security, availability, and quality) Ultraviolet Radiation Each of these hazards can influence physical and mental well-being

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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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, that have been in contact with contaminated flood water should be discarded. If your water source

After a Flood or Power Outage

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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, been in contact with contaminated flood water should be discarded. If your water source is a private

Cleaning After a Flood

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have extensive water damage and/or if a wide spread mould problem develops, professional assistance, keeping in mind indoor air quality after a flood cleanup. When cleaning after a flood, remember, any dirt sticking to walls and furnishings, then rinse several times, removing the remaining water, 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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diseases, drinking water, recreational water, rabies, air quality, extreme heat