Boil Water Advisories
A boil water advisory is issued when the community's drinking water supply has, or may have, germs that can make people sick. Boiling water…
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Healthy Home
Whether you live in a house, condo or apartment; whether you own, rent, or live in your parents’ basement, your home should be a safe space.
Common Household Concerns
Your home should be a safe place, but sometimes it can have hidden dangers that can harm your health. Knowing about these dangers and how to…
Drinking Water and Nitrates
Vegetables account for more than 70% of the nitrates ingested in the human diet. It is also found naturally in the soil and in ground water…
Food Safety at Home
By following the 4 simple steps outlined below, you can help keep your food safe at home and prevent food borne illness. Clean Bacteria can…
Lead in Water Pipes
Lead can have harmful health effects, especially for infants, young children, pregnant women, and women who might become pregnant. Even low…
Radon
WDG Public Health is looking for your help to understand radon levels in our region. If you have tested your home for radon, please complete…
Smoke-Free Housing
However, many of us, including children, who live in apartments, condos and townhomes remain unwillingly exposed to second-hand smoke in our…
Sodium in Drinking Water
Sodium testing and reporting Public Health must be notified when sodium levels in public drinking water exceed 20 milligrams per litre (20…
Well Water Testing
Almost half the population of Wellington and Dufferin Counties gets their drinking water from private wells. To help ensure water is safe…