Beach Postings

Beach water quality monitoring usually begins mid June and continues to the end of August.

An advisory is a warning to swimmers but it is not a beach closure. During an 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 an 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.

For more information about monitoring of public bathing beaches call Health Connection at 721-7520 and speak with a public health inspector. For long distance areas, call toll-free 1-877-721-7520.

Tips:

• To sort the chart by beach or by status, etc, click the heading in the top of the column you wish to sort.
• You can click on the Expand/Collapse buttons to see all postings for this year.