Public Health Sudbury & Districts has received confirmation that a mosquito on Manitoulin Island has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv). This mosquito was detected through routine surveillance conducted by the health unit. The health unit traps mosquitoes annually to identify mosquitoes in the Public Health Sudbury & Districts area and to find out if those mosquitoes are carrying WNv.
Positive mosquitoes were last detected in the Public Health Sudbury & Districts area in 2018, within the City of Greater Sudbury. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has issued a drinking water advisory effective immediately for all residents of the City of Greater Sudbury in the area north of 138 Skead Road at Good Sheppard Cemetery, to the north intersection of Skead Road and Old Skead Road, including all streets coming off Skead Road and Old Skead Road. The Drinking water Advisory is being issued because of a loss of pressure due to a watermain break. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has removed the swimming advisory signs at the following beach:
Whitewater Lake Park Beach, Greater Sudbury
The most recent water samples taken at the beach by Public Health Sudbury & Districts are within acceptable limits of bacteriological water quality standards for bathing beaches. As a result, the beach water quality is once again considered suitable for recreational use. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts (Public Health) recommends that eligible individuals in need of a COVID-19 booster dose consider waiting until the fall to get their vaccine, in line with recent recommendations released by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Doing so will provide greater protection before the typical increase of respiratory illnesses in the fall and winter months. Keep reading
A swimming advisory has been issued for the following beach:
Whitewater Lake Park Beach, Greater Sudbury
As a result of routine water samples exceeding the acceptable bacteriological water quality standards, Public Health Sudbury & Districts has posted swimming advisory signs to inform the public that the beach water quality is not suitable for recreational use at this time at Whitewater Lake Park Beach, Greater Sudbury.
A swimming advisory is a precautionary notice that informs the public about specific risks to health and safety. Keep reading
The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that results from samples taken July 21, 2023, from Bass Lake, Manitoulin Island, are positive for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). The samples contained a species of cyanobacteria that can produce toxins.
Blue-green algal blooms could also appear in other parts of the lake. Because blooms are not anchored, they can move from one location to another through wind and water action. New blooms can also form. All residents on lakes should look for blooms in their area. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has removed the swimming advisory signs at the following beach:
Nepahwin Park Beach, Greater Sudbury
The most recent water samples taken at the beach by Public Health Sudbury & Districts are within acceptable limits of bacteriological water quality standards for bathing beaches. As a result, the beach water quality is once again considered suitable for recreational use. Keep reading
Public Health Sudbury & Districts has officially lifted the drinking water advisory that came into effect Friday July 21, 2023, for residents of Capreol.
Public Health issued the drinking water advisory because of a temporary loss of pressure in the municipal water system . The water has been tested to ensure its safety.
“The bacteriological quality of the water supply has been tested with no adverse results being reported,” said Burgess Hawkins, a manager in the Public Health’s Health Protection Division. “Residents in the affected areas may notice chlorine odours and discoloured water.” Keep reading
Starting today, residents and community partners throughout Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ service area are invited to complete a time-limited online survey to inform the agency’s next Strategic Plan. By identifying priorities and approaches for how the agency delivers services, the survey results will guide Public Health in fulfilling its mandate in the Sudbury and Manitoulin districts. Have your say until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023—it should take less than 15 minutes to complete the survey. Keep reading
A swimming advisory has been issued for the following beach:
Nepahwin Park Beach, Greater Sudbury
As a result of routine water samples exceeding the acceptable bacteriological water quality standards, Public Health Sudbury & Districts has posted swimming advisory signs to inform the public that the beach water quality is not suitable for recreational use at this time at Nepahwin Beach Park, Greater Sudbury
A swimming advisory is a precautionary notice that informs the public about specific risks to health and safety. Keep reading
