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Keeping Your Cool

As hot, hazy and humid conditions persist in the region, the Health Unit urges people to take precautions in the extreme temperatures.

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Lets Target Lyme!

With casese of Lyme disease on the rise in parts of southern Ontario, it's time to "Get Tick Smart!"

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Enjoy Summer Safely

Make the most of your summer vacation, but remember that being safe does not take a holiday -- no matter what time of year.

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Child Car Seats: It's Time For a Change

If your child's car seat is out-of-date, then it needs to be replaced. In Haliburton County, discounts are available on the purchase of new select car seats at local retailers.

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Beach Testing

Planning to visit a local beach this summer? Find out whether it is safe to swim at beaches in Northumberland County, Haliburton County and the City of Kawartha Lakes.

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White Nose Syndrome in Bats

With White Nose Syndrome being detected in bats in Ontario, you are asked to take precautions when coming in contact with bats.

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Simply Safer is Simply Smarter

Considering home renovations? A free Simply Safer is Simply Smarter Kit can help you build safey features into your plans for a home safe home.

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Taste that Hits Home

With the warmer wether here, there is no place like home for enjoying fresh food grown and produced in your own community.

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How Well is Your Well Water?

Free well water testing is available for local residents. Let the local Health Unit help you ensure your drinking water is safe.

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Convictions

Through its inspection work, the Health Unit has obtained convictions against establishments that contravene various pieces of health legislation.

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Well Water

How Well is Your Well?

Ground water is usually clean and safe for consumption. Because the overlying soil acts as a filter, groundwater is usually free of disease-causing organisms. However, contamination can occur as a result of improper installation of well casings or caps, after a break in the casing or as a result of contaminated surface run-off water entering the well. Contamination can also occur in wells which are drilled in fractured bedrock without an adequate layer of protective soil or do not have the recommended minimum casing length. Proper location, construction and maintenance of your well is important.

 

Information For Homeowners on Private Wells

Drinking Water Safety

Spring Water

Water Chlorinators

Water Filtration

Using Ultraviolet Light

 

To learn more about drinking water safety, contact the HKPR District Health Unit toll-free at 1-866-888-4577.

 

July 29, 2010

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