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The presence of waterfowl, sewage discharge, spillage, dead fish, algae
and general beach cleanliness are factors that influence the quality of beach water.
During the summer months a Public Health Inspector works with Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) and takes weekly water samples to monitor bacterial levels.
Warning signs are posted at local beaches when there may be risk to bathers per the recreational water quality guidelines set by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC).
Note
- A beach posting is a recommendation that swimming should be avoided or that individuals swim at their own risk.
- A beach closure (rarely issued) would prohibit swimming due to a chemical or sewage spill.
Local Beaches |
Shade's Mills Conservation Area
412 Avenue Road
Cambridge | |
Laurel Creek Conservation Area
625 Westmount Road
R.R. #3 Waterloo | |
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| indicates that beaches are open | indicates that beaches are bacteriologically unsafe | indicates that no data was collected |
Resources
Why Beaches Are Posted
(information on causes at beach, water pollution and guidelines for beach posting as required)
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