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York Region begins weekly beach water monitoring to advise residents of water quality
The Regional Municipality of York has begun the annual public beach monitoring program to monitor bacteria levels and help residents make an informed choice before entering the water.
People planning to visit a York Region beach can find water quality information by visiting york.ca/beaches, contacting Health Connection or reading the sign posted at the beach. A blue sign indicates acceptable levels of bacteria, while a red sign indicates more bacteria may be present leading to a greater chance of skin, ear, eye, nose or throat infections and stomach illnesses.
The blue sign also indicates bacteria levels may increase after heavy rain, so people should avoid entering the water for up to 48 hours after a rainfall.
A blue sign indicates acceptable levels of bacteria in the water. A red sign indicates high levels of bacteria in the water.
York Region Public Health monitors the following beaches during the summer until the end of August:
Town of Georgina (Lake Simcoe Beaches)
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Church Street Parkette
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Claredon Beach Park
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De La Salle Park
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Franklin Beach
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Glenwoods Park
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Holmes Point Park
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Jackson's Point Beach
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Bonnie Park
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North Gwillimbury Park
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Peninsula Resort
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Riverview Park
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Sheppard Avenue Park
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Willow Beach Park
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Willow Wharf Dock
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (Musselman’s Lake)
For more information on the beach water sampling program or to find test results and water temperature of a specific beach, visit york.ca/beaches or call York Region Health Connection at 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-512-6228.
(The Regional Municipality of York) |
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