Beach water testing resumes at Southwestern Public Health

Results from beach water quality tests are reported weekly from June through September

Water quality testing has resumed for local public beaches in Elgin County, Oxford County, and the City of St. Thomas.

Starting today, water testing completed by Southwestern Public Health will help inform the community of the swimming status of beaches in the area, including:

• Erie Rest – Port Stanley
• Little Beach – Port Stanley
• Main Beach – Port Stanley
• Port Bruce
• Port Burwell Municipal/East/Village Beach
• Port Burwell Provincial Park Beach
• Port Glasgow
• Springwater Conservation Area Beach

Beach water quality results are updated each week during the sampling season which runs from mid-June to early September.

If a beach is found to have high levels of bacteria in the water, a warning sign will be posted at the beach indicating swimming is not recommended.

The community is reminded that weather events can impact water quality between weekly reporting cycles. As a general guideline, avoid swimming at public beaches for 48 hours after a significant rainfall or strong wind event, even if the most recently published water report indicated safe water conditions. View weekly updates at www.swpublichealth.ca/beaches.