Test results for the week of August 29 indicate that three beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels.
Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.
This is the final report for the 2022 season.
The Health Department reminded the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.
Throughout the summer, the Health Department conducted bacteriological water tests to determine if these beaches are safe for swimming. The Public Health Ontario Laboratory in Peterborough provides analysed of all water samples submitted for testing.