durham.ca web update

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Environment and Your Health

Protecting health, promoting healthy environments

  • Durham Region Health Department is committed to supporting a healthy, safe environment for everyone in our community.
  • From air quality and swimmable beaches to the health risks of extreme heat and cold weather, we monitor and respond to environmental conditions that impact your well-being.
  • Through inspections, monitoring, training, public education, and outreach, we work to safeguard public health and strengthen community resilience.

Responding to a changing climate.

As climate change continues to affect our region, we are taking action to protect your health through assessments, outreach, and evidence-based solutions. Our goal is to keep you informed and protected.

Stay informed. Stay safe.

Discover how our programs support your health and well-being. Learn how to stay safe and help promote healthier environments in the places we live, work, learn, and play.

Contact us

Health Department
Durham Health Connection Line
Health Protection Division
101 Consumers Drive
Whitby, Ontario L1N 1C4

Telephone (within regional limits): 311
Fax: 905-666-1887
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