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Healthy Home

Whether you live in a house, condo or apartment; whether you own, rent, or live in your parents’ basement, your home should be a safe space.

Boil Water Advisories

Learn what a boil water advisory means, how to safely use water during an advisory and what steps to take before and after the advisory is lifted.
3 min read

Common Household Concerns

Learn about common household health concerns such as mould, asbestos, bed bugs, indoor air quality, drinking water, lead, radon and pests, including ways to reduce risks.
26 min read

Drinking Water and Nitrates

Get information about nitrates in drinking water, nitrate testing, private wells, infant health risks and safe water use for formula feeding.
1 min read

Food Safety at Home

Find practical food safety tips to help keep your food safe at home, prevent cross-contamination and reduce the risk of food poisoning.
2 min read

Lead in Water Pipes

Lead in older plumbing can affect drinking water quality. Learn about health risks, testing options and ways to reduce lead exposure in your home.
2 min read

Radon

Radon is a radioactive gas that can build up inside homes and increase the risk of lung cancer. Learn how to test for radon and lower your risk.
4 min read

Smoke-Free Housing

Learn about the health risks of second-hand smoke in multi-unit housing and how smoke-free housing policies can help protect tenants and families.
1 min read

Sodium in Drinking Water

Learn about sodium in drinking water, sodium testing, health considerations for sodium-restricted diets and ways to reduce sodium exposure from drinking water.
2 min read

Well Water Testing

Nearly half of residents in Wellington and Dufferin rely on private wells. Learn how to test your water for bacteria, understand your results and keep your well safe with proper maintenance and disinfection.
3 min read