The water at the beach in Southampton has been posted unsafe for swimming.
Grey Bruce Public Health says water-sampling results have showed bacterial levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards.
The health unit says the beach posting will remain in effect until further samples show levels have returned to within the acceptable range for swimming.
Senior Public Health Manager Andrew Barton says, “Unfortunately, this means the Southampton Beach will be posted as unsafe for swimming throughout the upcoming long weekend. While we know this will be an inconvenience to some, we respectfully ask that residents and visitors respect this swim advisory as people are at an increased risk of getting sick or an infection when bacterial levels in beach water exceed Ontario guidelines.”
Public Health samples the water at Southampton Beach between High Street and Beach Road. They say they plan to take new samples from the beach early next week.
Public Health says residents and visitors should refrain from swimming or playing in the beach water at Southampton Beach or let pets drink or play in the water until the no-swimming advisory is lifted.