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Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of July 19, 2021
Posted on Thursday, July 22, 2021 10:53 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 19 indicate that four beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
While the sampling of water at public beaches within Durham Region is the responsibility of the Health Department, processes...
Know the facts when it comes to Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion
Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 01:29 PM
Misconception: There has been no opportunities for public input into the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility.
Fact: A Public Information Centre on the siting options for the facility was held in early 2020 to obtain public input. There is also a dedicated webpage at durham.ca/ADProject for the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and AD Facility that includes links to all Council reports and information reports, a FAQ section, and a dedicated email for the public to submit questions or comments...
Blue box recycling collection schedule changes in Oshawa and Whitby due to Civic Holiday
Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 11:08 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham reminds residents of changes to the scheduled curbside blue box collection in the City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby due to the upcoming Civic Holiday.
When: August 2 to 7.
Where: Oshawa and Whitby residents will temporarily have their blue box collection moved to the following day.
Residents with collection scheduled for Monday, August 2, will temporarily have their collection moved to Tuesday, August 3. This shift will continue throughout...
Lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road in Township of Brock
Posted on Friday, July 16, 2021 04:32 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) in the Township of Brock.
When: Ongoing until September 24.
Where: Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23), from south of Concession Road 10 to south of Regional Road 12, in Brock.
Why: To complete road rehabilitation work in a safe and efficient manner.
Note: The Region recognizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will make every effort to complete the...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - Week of July 12, 2021
Posted on Thursday, July 15, 2021 02:28 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 12 indicate that eight beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
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