Swimming not recommended at one Windsor-Essex beach after water testing

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit report said swimming is not recommended at one Windsor-Essex beaches after weekly water testing.

Swimming is not recommended at the following beach as E.coli counts are 200 or higher:

• Holiday Beach

Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach, Point Pelee Northwest Beach, Seacliff Park Beach, Cedar Island Beach, Cedar Beach, and Colchester Beach are all open for swimming.

Sandpoint Beach is closed to swimming while the city reviews next steps for the area.

The Health Unit monitors beach water quality at public beaches once a week on Wednesdays, from May to August to test for bacteria (E.coli) levels to determine if the water is safe for swimming.

Water samples are sent to the public health lab in London, Ontario for E. coli bacteria count analysis. This season’s sampling results are posted on wechu.org, and available by calling the beach hotline at 519-258-2146, extension 1490.