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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: 905-666-6214
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