Public Health Inspectors investigate health hazards in the community.
Some examples of health hazards are indoor air quality (like mould), outdoor air quality, human or animal waste disposal, bugs and animals that carry disease, garbage, and contact with dangerous chemicals.
For more information call 613-732-3629 extension 505.
Mould and Air Quality
Health Canada – Mould
Health Canada – Guide to addressing moisture and mould indoors
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety – Indoor Air Quality – Moulds and Fungi
Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks – Air Quality Health Index
Health Canada – Take Action on Radon
Health Canada – Radon
Water Quality
Ontario – Blue Green Algae
Caring For Your Septic System
The septic system is a cheap and efficient way of sewage disposal. But when it is abused or neglected, the septic system can stop working when you need it the most, like during the winter months. A septic system may stop working properly because of a poor location, bad construction, lack of attention, and overloading.
Inspect the tank once a year to see how much sludge and scum is in the tank. When inspecting inside the tank, do not use matches or open flame, as explosive gases may cause injury. Do not place your head into the tank either.
Tanks under normal working conditions should be pumped about once every 3 to 5 years by a licensed sewage disposal company. The build-up of scum on the surface and sludge on the bottom will plug the tank and eventually will plug the leaching bed too.
Government of Ontario: Septic Systems
Poisonous plants
Government of Ontario: Giant Hogweed
Government of Ontario: Wild Parsnip