Written by admin on 20 July 2012
Healthy swimming tips from TBDHU. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com - fun at Manitouwadge Lake July 1, 2012
THUNDER BAY, ON –Public health inspectors sample district beaches from the middle of July to the end of August. High levels of E. coli (bacteria) in recreation water can cause health related problems in swimmers and therefore if bacterial tests indicate that levels are unsafe for swimming or other water recreation, the Health Unit will decide to post an advisory to let the public know. When there is a Beach Advisory signs will also be posted at the beach in question.
Click on the links below, from Thunder Bay District Health Unit, to learn more (district testing results below):
Results from the 1st District beach tests of the season by TBDHU have been released. Tests were conducted Thursday, July 12th and are scheduled to be done again in August.
- Shuniah – Wildgoose Beach – Open
- Red Rock – Pull A Log Beach – Open
- Nipigon – Loftquist Beach – Open
- Schreiber – Whitesand Lake – Open
- Terrace Bay – Dockside – Open
- Marathon – Penn Lake – Open
- Manitouwadge Lake– Open
GREENSTONE Beach testing results released last week, CLICK HERE to view results.
Click on the links below for more information (Links from www.TBDHU.com):
What is a swimming advisory?
An advisory is a warning to swimmers but it is not a beach closure. Warning signs will be posted when the water contains levels of E.coli that indicate there may be an increased risk of developing minor skin, eye, ear, nose and throat infections or gastrointestinal illness. If you choose to swim during an advisory, avoid ducking your head or swallowing the water.
There are some things to keep in mind
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Results from E. coli tests can take up to 24 hours.
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An advisory for the month are is based on the results of samples taken on one day and results may not reflect the current conditions present in the water.
- E. coli levels in recreational water can vary from hour to hour.
Swimming at public beaches should always be considered ‘at your own risk’. Please use common sense, children should be well supervised and most of the beaches listed above do not allow dogs.
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