Beach Advisories – Simcoe County, Muskoka, Haliburton, Kawartha Lakes
Is it safe to swim?
BEACH WATER TESTING HAS CONCLUDED FOR THE 2017 SEASON
Simcoe County
- no postings or closures at this time
Muskoka
- no postings or closures at this time
A swimming Advisory is a warning to swimmers but it is not a beach closure. During a swimming advisory, a beach is posted with warning signs when the water contains levels of bacteria that indicate there may be an increased risk of developing minor skin, eye, ear, nose and throat infections and stomach disorders. If you choose to swim during a swimming advisory it may be prudent to avoid ducking your head or swallowing the water.
A beach Closure is issued when a catastrophic event occurs or an immediate risk to health is present. Sewage spills or toxic chemical releases are examples. Beach closures are rare.
source: Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit
Haliburton
- no postings or closures at this time
Kawartha Lakes
- Bobcaygeon – Beach Park Posted
Beaches marked Posted indicate bacterial levels in the water are higher than those considered acceptable as set out in the Ontario government’s Beach Management Protocol, making them unsafe for bathing.
source: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
