COVID-19 Weekly Update - April 20, 2020

Southwestern Public Health is sharing a weekly COVID-19 Surveillance Report Summary for our region.  This summary highlights the current situation and doubling time for our area.  The slower doubling time does not mean COVID-149 poses any less of a threat to our community.

2020 Hydrant Flushing Notice

Notice to Water Customers

Flushing of all fire hydrants has been scheduled in the Municipality from Monday April 20th to Friday May 1st, 2020 for hydrant maintenance purposes.  Please note you may experience discolouration in the water.  If you do, please run your water for several minutes until the water clears.  There may also be s slight drop in water pressure.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Spring Large Item Pick Up and Yard Waste Collection

Due to COVID-19 and social distancing rules, the Spring Large Item Pick-up and Yard Waste Collection days will not be happening as usual.  Once the restrictions have lifted we will do our best to reschedule these days.  

COVID-19 Complaints

Have questions about how to report a complaint related to COVID-19?  See the flow chart.  In West Elgin contact the Elgin County OPP non emergent line at 1-888-310-1122.  

SW Public Health Line

Questions about COVID-19?  Southwestern Public Health COVID-19 Call Centre is open Monday - Thursday 8:30am to 8pm & Friday - Sunday 8:30am to 4:30pm.  Call 1-800-922-0096 ext. 9