Environment

Prevent sunburn, heat illness, and long-term skin damage.

Beach water is tested at popular swimming spots across Vancouver Island from mid-May to September. The results help you decide when and where it's safe to swim.

Learn how to reduce personal health risks during wildfire events.

Island Health is often asked about the safety of pesticides used in homes, gardens or public places.

Pesticide Use and Human Health answers some of the most commonly asked questions about pesticide use and human health.

Tips for Reducing Pesticide Exposure in Your Home (HealthLinkBC)

Any home or building that is not connected to a municipal or city sewage system needs a safe method of treating and discharging sewage.