Safe Water Information for Residents of Lanark Village

Health Unit Services in the Almonte Area
Here is a full listing of Health Unit Services and locations

NOTICE
The ALMONTE OFFICE of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is closed.

Effective Wednesday, February 11th there will be a depot to pick up and drop off water bottles at the Township of Mississippi Mills office located at 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte. Office hours are 8:30 - 4:30. Water bottles may be picked up in that office Monday through Friday.

PLEASE NOTE water samples may be returned to the office from Monday - Thursday ONLY.
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• This is a list of our services & the location where the services are available [More information]

If you have any questions, please contact our Smiths Falls office at 613-283-2740.

Thank you

BOIL WATER ADVISORY RESCINDED - Gananoque
Please be advised that after reviewing water test results for the Town of Gananoque, I declare that the boil water advisory for the Town is to be discontinued effective immediately. [More ]
Medical Officer of Health, Anne Carter
• Press Release October 27, 2008

Notice: BOIL WATER ADVISORY - Gananoque - October 26, 2008
The Medical Officer of Health of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit advises that recent events may have lead to the possible contamination of a reservoir in the Town of Gananoque indicating that the water may be bacteriologically unsafe for human consumption. For more information ... 

• Video Message from the Chief Public Health Officer
• Transcript of the Video Message from the Chief Public Health Officer Message (text)
• Update on Listeriosis Outbreak 
  Dr. David Butler-Jones, MD
  Chief Public Health Officer of Canada

LEARN the facts and symptoms of Listeriosis
See Pregnancy & Listeriosis

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

If in doubt throw it out. If you cannot clearly identify the producer of your sliced meats and have any question as to whether they are a part of the recall, throw the product out.

NOTICE: Health Unit warns residents of Blue-Green Algae   [More]  [Factsheet]

NOTICE: Ontario has now passed legislation making it illegal to smoke in any vehicle while children under 16 are present. - The legislation passed Royal Ascent June 18th 2008.
View the Ministry of Health Promotion announcement about the new legislation Go to the legislation and to view this amendment to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act.

NOTICE: Health Canada Endorsed Important Safety Information on CHAMPIX® (varenicline tartrate)
Health Canada has issued a warning of adverse neuropsychiatric events linked with the use of Champix.
Full release and information (pdf)

NOTICE: HEALTH UNIT LIFTS HEAT ALERT
The public is still urged to be cautious as high heat and humidity have the potential to cause illness. If you experience nausea, dizziness, difficulty breathing, headaches or fever after exposure to extreme heat, seek medical attention immediately ... fact sheet   ... press release

NOTICE: HEALTH UNIT ISSUES HEAT ALERT
The weather has been so cool that people haven't had the opportunity to adjust to higher temperatures. This may affect their ability to cope with the heat. ... fact sheet   ... press release

NOTICE: As of May 31st 2008, the Retail Display Ban takes effect. All tobacco retailers wishing to find out more about the Tobacco Retail Display Ban can look at the documents below or refer to the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. (If these files are too big for you to download, and you would like paper copies, please email us with your name, place of work and mailing address. We will send the paper documents to you.)

• Display Ban poster (481 kb)
• FAQ Display Ban (2.4 mgs)
• Retailer Factsheet (4.1 mgs)
• Vendor Sheet (4.1 mgs)

NOTICE: Health Canada is advising consumers not to use Baby’s Bliss Gripe Water, a foreign-made natural gripe water or Zhong Ti Xiao Er Jian Pi San, a natural health product promoted for use in children to treat stomach upset and digestive problems. For more information see Health Canada’s notice.