The Town of Cobourg would like to advise citizens that the West Harbour has been closed due to large amounts of E. coli levels found in the water and that swimming is not recommended.
According to SGS Canada Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive water quality testing that meets all provincial and national regulatory requirements, including the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the latest beach and harbour water quality report sampled on June 16 showed bacteria levels at 413 E.coli which exceeds the provincial standard of 200 E. coli.
“Public swimming is not recommended as it may increase your risk of developing minor skin, eye, ear, nose or throat infections or stomach illness,” said Bernard Mayer, Manager of Health Protection, Environmental Health at the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.
Town staff have erected signs at the West Harbour warning swimmers of the high E. coli levels. Testing occurs weekly and the Town of Cobourg will advise the community once bacteria levels come back down to a safe level.
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Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
