A no swimming advisory from Huron Perth Public Health. (Photo provided by Huron Beach Info/Twitter)
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UPDATE: Two beaches deemed unsafe for swimming heading into Canada Day weekend

The results are in, and two previously unsafe beaches have received a safe for swimming result.

Huron Perth Public Health has released an all clear from re-testing the water at the Amberley Beach and Port Albert Beach after E.coli levels in the water were previously testing too high.

All beaches in the Huron area spanning from Amberley Beach to Port Blake are open.

Original article was published on June 28, 2024.

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Huron Perth Public Health says two of the regions 14 public beaches aren't safe for swimming.

The inspection team says the E. coli levels in the water at the Amberley Beach and Port Albert Beach are too high.

Notices have been posted at both beaches, warning that those that swim could be exposed to bacteria that may cause diarrhea or infections of the ears, nose, throat, eyes, and skin.

The inspection team went out Friday morning to retest the two beaches, and updates on the water status will be posted to the website Saturday.

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