Home Safety

Pests can be found in both rural and urban communities. Home or property owners who think they are dealing with an infestation should contact a pest control professional.

Moulds are a fungus that grows on food or materials in homes or other buildings, and can release spores and various chemicals into the air when they grow. When left to grow indoors, some people may experience allergic reactions or and asthma attacks.

The HKPR District Health Unit no longer provides services related to onsite sewage systems (septic systems). Please contact your local municipality for services including permits and inspections.

Water is essential to life, but it can also contain potentially hazardous contaminants that can have a negative impact on our health. Regular water testing is essential to ensure that water sources are safe for drinking, swimming, and other activities.

Radon is an invisible, colourless, odourless gas. It occurs naturally when uranium breaks down in soil and rock. When radon is released from the ground into outside air, it’s diluted and not a concern. But in enclosed spaces like homes, radon can reach high levels that pose a health risk to people.