Catch basin larviciding for property owners Jul 2, 2009 11:10:44 AM If you live in Guelph or Orangeville and have a catch basin in your backyard, arrange for a free larvicide treatment. Download a waiver form, fill it out and return it to WDG Public Health Beach Postings Jun 2, 2009 3:49:08 PM Beaches are posted when levels of E.coli exceed the Ministry of Health guidelines. Check the postings before you head out to the beach. Report Dead Birds Jun 15, 2009 4:26:48 PM Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is asking for the public's help to monitor and prevent West Nile virus. Crows and blue jays are particularly sensitive to West Nile virus. Read more to find out how to report a dead crow or blue jay. H1N1 Flu Virus (human swine flu) Jun 18, 2009 3:48:26 PM We continue to work closely with federal, provincial, and international health agencies. As we learn more, we will share this information with you. Check the H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) update page Testing Your Tap Water for Lead Jun 2, 2009 3:52:29 PM If you live in Guelph and your home is older than 50 years old, and you're pregnant or have children under the age of six, it is advised you have your tap water tested for lead. Read More...   WDG Public Health RSS Feeds

Pandemic Response A message from Dr. Nicola Mercer, Medical Officer of Health The World Health Organization has raised the flu pandemic alert to phase 6. This means a pandemic is confirmed and the H1N1 flu virus is spreading in a sustained way outside North America. Read more...