Port Elgin, Southampton Beaches Posted Unsafe for Swimming

Port Elgin, Southampton beaches posted unsafe for swimming

Grey Bruce Public Health has posted Port Elgin Main Beach and Southampton Beach as unsafe for swimming after recent water testing found bacterial levels above Ontario Ministry of Health standards.

Swimming not recommended at Port Elgin Main and Southampton beaches

Swimmers are being told to temporarily stay out of the water at two additional midwestern Ontario beaches. Grey Bruce Public Health announced on Wednesday that Port Elgin Main Beach and Southampton Beach have both been deemed unsafe for swimming after samples taken this week found high levels of E. coli.This prompted the health unit to issue no-swim advisories, both of which will remain in place until future testing shows bacteria levels have su…

Port Elgin and Southampton beaches posted as Unsafe for Swimming

Grey Bruce Public Health, in consultation with the Town of Saugeen Shores, has posted Port Elgin Main Beach and Southampton Beach as unsafe for swimming after water-sampling results showed bacterial levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards. The beach postings will remain in effect until further samples show levels have returned to within the acceptable range for swimming/bathing. “While we know residents and visitors want to enjoy t…