Swimming not recommended at one Windsor-Essex beach

Holiday Beach Conservation Area seen in Amherstburg, Ont. on April 14, 2025. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit report said swimming is not recommended at one Windsor-Essex beach.

There is a warning at Holiday Beach, as E.coli counts are 200 or higher.

Sandpoint 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.

The Health Unit monitors beach water quality at eight 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.