Chippewas of the Thames Health Centre

07/21/2025

🚰 WATER INFO – Monday, July 21, 2025
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation

We are continuing to support community members during the Do Not Consume water advisory. Please see today’s updates below:

🚚 Water Deliveries
Deliveries will go out within the day — 2 cases per household. If you require more water and are UNABLE to pick up from the U-Fill Station, please contact the administration office and let us know: 519-289-5555

💧 U-Fill Station Extended Hours
🕖 Open 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily
👋 Staff will be on-site to help fill and carry jugs for those who need assistance.

🫗 Don’t Have Jugs?
We’re working on getting jugs for those who don’t have their own — more info coming soon.

Please share with family and friends who may not be online. Miigwech for your patience and care for one another 💙

07/21/2025

🚱 WATER ADVISORY – DO NOT CONSUME 🚱
Chippewas of the Thames First Nation
🕐 In effect immediately

Due to a high draw on the water system and failing filters, tap water is NOT safe to consume at this time.

Please DO NOT use tap water for:
❌ Drinking
❌ Cooking
❌ Brushing teeth
❌ Baby formula

💧 Boiling the water will NOT make it safe.

✅ Water Options:

The U-Fill station is open — bring your own containers and take what your household needs.

Water deliveries are being arranged — details to follow soon.

🛠️ Public Works is actively investigating a potential leak. Please check your property for any signs of:

Leaks

Running toilets

Pooling water

📞 Report concerns to the Water Department at 519-520-2645.

⏳ We expect this to last about one week while new filters are installed.

07/21/2025

Please email me!! I need numbers for the meal. MiiGwetch

07/19/2025

Seniors who are attending the trip today. 👇. Be at the Seniors Complex at 3:30 pm. The bus leaves at 4:00 pm.

07/17/2025

14 spots still available! 🦁

*UPDATE* The age limit has drop to 50+

Call Courtney on her cell to reserve your spot at 226-580-5157

07/14/2025

🚿☀️ Splash Pad is Now Open! ☀️💦

We’re happy to announce that the repairs to the Splash Pad have been completed, and it is now open for use! Come cool off, enjoy the sunshine, and make some memories with family and friends.

Thank you for your patience while the work was completed. Stay safe, stay hydrated, and have fun!

07/14/2025

Environment Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement (SAQS) for parts of southwestern Ontario, including London and Middlesex County. Smoke from forest fires over northern Ontario has moved into the area, causing the air quality to deteriorate. This SAQS is coupled with the region’s Extended Heat Warning.

To read more about the SAQS, possible symptoms, and how to protect yourself against the combined health risks and the extreme heat, click on the link: https://www.healthunit.com/news/air-quality-statement-for-middlesex-london-region-july-14

07/14/2025

26 tickets are still available!

Call Courtney to reserve your spot. 519-289-5641 ext.228

07/14/2025

8:00a SPECIAL AIR QUALITY STATEMENT CONTINUED by Environment Canada
DATE: Monday, July 14, 2025
(Locations listed below description)
Smoke is causing or expected to cause poor air quality and reduced visibility.
Smoke from Forest fires over northern Ontario has moved into the area, causing the air quality to deteriorate.
The poor air quality may persist through the day and possibly into Tuesday for some areas.
As smoke levels increase, health risks increase. Limit time outdoors. Consider reducing or rescheduling outdoor sports, activities and events.
You may experience mild and common symptoms such as eye, Nose and throat irritation, headaches or a mild cough. More serious but less common symptoms include wheezing, chest pains or severe cough. If you think you are having a medical emergency, seek immediate medical assistance.
People more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution, including people aged 65 and older, pregnant people, infants and Young children, people with an existing illness or chronic health condition, and people who work outdoors, should reduce or reschedule strenuous activities outdoors and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms.
When indoors, keep windows and doors closed as much as possible. When there is an extreme heat event occurring with poor air quality, prioritize keeping cool.
Protect your indoor air from wildfire smoke. Actions can include using a clean, good quality air filter in your ventilation system and/or a certified portable air cleaner that can filter fine particles.
If you must spend time outdoors, a well-constructed, well-fitting and properly worn respirator type mask (such as a niosh-certified n95 or equivalent respirator) can reduce your exposure to the fine particles in the smoke. Even though exposure may be reduced, there can still be risks to health.
Check in on others who are in your care or live nearby who may be more likely to be impacted by outdoor air pollution.
Always follow guidance from local authorities.
Learn more at https://www.Canada.ca/wildfire-smoke.
Visit http://www.airhealth.ca for information on how to reduce your health risk and your personal contribution to pollution levels, as well as for current and forecast AQHI values.
Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada.

Information on Environment and Climate Change Canada's Air Quality Health Index

07/14/2025

07/08/2025

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has declared an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease in the southeast area of the City of London.

What we know:
🦠43 cases have been reported in 2025 so far with most in the past week, including one fatality.
📍 Most cases are linked to a 6 km radius in the southeast end of the city.

What is Legionnaires’ Disease?
It’s a serious lung infection caused by breathing in Legionella bacteria, which can be found in:
- Cooling towers
- Hot tubs
- Air-conditioning systems
- Hot water tanks

What is being done?
The Health Unit is working in close partnership with Public Health Ontario and the Public Health Ontario Laboratories to investigate and identify the source of the outbreak. Environmental sampling of potential sources of Legionella is ongoing. Since Legionella can be found in many types of cooling systems, the investigation may take time. Sometimes in investigations like this one the source of the bacteria is never definitively found, though the outbreak may naturally end.

Resources:
- To read the full PSA, visit: https://www.healthunit.com/news/middlesex-london-health-unit-declares-legionnaires-disease-o
- If you’re a cooling tower operator, learn about prevention here: www.healthunit.com/health-hazards
- For guidance on cleaning potential sources of legionella in residential settings, please visit our link in bio or on the https://www.healthunit.com/legionnaires-disease page.
- For more information about Legionnaires’ Disease, visit: https://www.healthunit.com/legionnaires-disease.