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Environmental Health   

FACT SHEETS

• Guidelines for Food Preparation in Private Kitchens

• Safe Food Handling

• Rabies

• Caring for your private well

• Disinfection of Wells

• Septic Tank Care

• How to test your well water

• Interpreting your sample results

• Lead in drinking water

• Nitrate in Well Water

In the event of a boil water advisory:

• Staying  healthy during a Boil Water Advisory
• Boil Water Advisory - FAQ
• Safety tips for seniors - during a boil water advisory
• What to do when a boil water advisory is lifted

 

RECOMMENDED LINKS

• http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/envision/WaterReg/Pibs4065.pdf
           Ontario Drinking Water Standards

• http://www.gov.on.ca:80/OMAFRA/english/environment/bmp/series.htm#Wells
          proper well maintenance and construction

• http://www.ene.gov.on.ca/
           various water quality issues in Ontario 

• Centre for Disease Control and Prevention: U.S. Government site. Covers health topics from A to Z.

• Bad Bug Book - information on foodborne illnesses caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

• Canadian Food Inspection Agency-  food recalls, allergy alerts and food safety factsheets

• Ontario Ministry of Environment - waste, air, water quality reports and information from across the province.  Also green gardening info and the latest guide to eating Ontario sport fish.

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