Alert :
BOIL WATER ADVISORY UPDATE:
The advisory also includes residents of Porcupine and South Porcupine effective July 6, 2020.
BOIL WATER ADVISORY:
The City of Timmins has issued a Boil Water Advisory (BWA) effective July 6, 2020. The advisory affects residents of Schumacher, those in the area east of Highway 655 along Algonquin Boulevard, Vipond Road, and Gold Mine Road. Residents affected are required to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to use or use bottled water. See our Boil Water Advisory page for tips on using water safely during a BWA.
Notice :
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, some services at the Porcupine Health Unit are being scaled back to allow us to commit more resources to the response plan, and to do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.
The Porcupine Health Unit is currently employing their business continuity plan. Events, classes, home visits and community meetings have been cancelled or postponed until further notice. Please call 705-267-1181 or 1- 800-461-1818 if you have any concerns or for further clarification.
Notice :
The Porcupine Health Unit has recently received reports from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, of possible blue-green algae blooms in Remi Lake, Moonbeam.
The Porcupine Health Unit advises people using lakes and rivers at this and any location to be on the lookout for algal blooms. If you see green water or scum near your property or water intake line, take precautions.
Notice :
The Porcupine Health Unit has recently received reports from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, of possible blue-green algae blooms in Big Water Lake, Timmins.
The Porcupine Health Unit advises people using lakes and rivers at this and any location to be on the lookout for algal blooms. If you see green water or scum near your property or water intake line, take precautions.
Featured This Month
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Monday, July 6: There have been no new positive cases in the Porcupine Health Unit (PHU) area since June 21, 2020. The current number of confirmed positive cases is now 67. No cases are currently active, but COVID-19 is still circulating. Continue to follow public health measures to stay well.
Dental Health
The oral health programs and services have temporarily changed as a result of the current COVID-19 situation. Staff is still available to answer your questions and to assist clients to enroll in the Healthy Smiles Ontario Program or the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. Please call 705-267-1181 for more information and to find a participating dentist in your community.
Opioid Awareness and Prevention
You can save a life! How to recognize and respond to to an opioid overdose.
Safe Needle Handling and Disposal
We can all help in keeping our communities safe. Accidental needlestick injuries and possible infections can happen to children, outdoor workers or anyone else who might come in contact with used needles.