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Health Department releases first of seven reports on local health impacts of climate change
Posted on Monday, August 12, 2024 10:10 AM
Whitby, Ontario - Climate change is affecting the safety, health and quality of life of all people in Durham Region, including the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation and other Indigenous Peoples with whom we share these lands. To help learn, prepare and act against hazards associated with climate change, Durham Region Health Department has completed the first report in a special series entitled, Climate Change and Health in Durham Region, available at durham.ca/ClimateAndHealth.
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Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Friday, August 09, 2024 09:24 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of August 6 indicate that 10 public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. 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.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.
Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Thursday, August 01, 2024 02:34 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 29 indicate that five public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. 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.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off...
Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Thursday, July 25, 2024 03:24 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 22 indicate that two public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. 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.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.
Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report
Posted on Thursday, July 18, 2024 02:10 PM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 15 indicate that seven public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. 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.
The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to...
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