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Free Drinking Water Testing

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, such as a well, cistern or treated lake water, your water quality can change over time. Regular testing, Water Source Protection - South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Region Drinking Water Quality in Canada, Free Drinking Water Testing, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, September 30, 2025. Private water samples will be accepted at health unit offices until Thursday, September 25, 2025. Regular services will resume on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Private water

Nitrates in Drinking Water

Information on the effects of nitrate and sodium levels found in drinking water

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Nitrates in Drinking Water, Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit, levels in drinking water can be harmful to health, especially for infants.The Ontario Drinking Water Quality Standard for nitrate is 10mg/L as nitrate-nitrogen. This is the maximum acceptable concentration (MAC) for drinking water. How do nitrates get into drinking water, , animal feedlots, municipal and industrial waste water, and septic systems. Wells may be more vulnerable

Indoor Environment

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smoke 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

Outdoor Environments and Extreme Weather Conditions

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, the quality of air and water and the ways our communities are designed all influence our health, wellbeing, and quality of life. Children are among those who are most affected by environmental health risks, quality, food and water quality, safety and security, and ultraviolet radiation. Children are at greater, pee. drink plenty of water (even when you don’t feel thirsty) avoid caffeine or beverages with large, . Outdoor Air Quality Air quality has a significant impact on our health in the long

Glossary

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Adverse water quality incident (AWQI) An event that suggests the small drinking water system may not be providing water that is safe for users to drink. Bloodborne exposure When, Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B virus, Hepatitis C virus). Boil water advisory (BWA) A Boil water advisory (BWA) is a public announcement telling people to boil their water. A BWA is a safety measure issued to protect the public from bacteria or other organisms that may be in the water

Wildfire Smoke and Health

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by wildfire smoke from across Ontario, Canada, and even our Southern neighbours. Air quality and visibility, , milder 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, , prevent outside air from coming indoors. Close windows and doors Install high quality air filters

Climate Change

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, wildfires) 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

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