Water samples taken at Lion’s Head Beach show results within acceptable levels, according to Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards.The Grey Bruce Health Unit took samples on Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Based on these results, the beach, which was posted as unsafe on August 20, 2014, is now deemed safe for bathing.
Beach water sampling from Tuesday, August 26, 2014, at Kincardine Station Beach and Black Creek (also known as Old Woman’s River) (Northern Bruce Peninsula) shows bacterial levels exceeding Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards. As a result, these areas will be posted and remain posted until samples indicate that water is safe for bathing.
The Medical Officer of Health advises bathers that high levels of bacteria in the water may pose a risk to their health.
Beach information on our website is updated as conditions change. For more information, please call 519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 or visitwww.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca.
For more information:
Andrew Barton
Grey Bruce Health Unit
519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext.1353
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