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UPDATE: Some local beaches still have unsafe bacteria levels

The August 2 resample results are in and only one beach is considered unsafe for swimming.

While Port Blake Beach failed the resampling, Ashfield Township Park, Houston Heights, St. Joseph’s, and Hay Township Park are all considered safe for swimming.

Original article was published August 2, 2024

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A handful of local beaches are still deemed unsafe.

According to Huron Beach Info on "X" (formerly Twitter), there are still 5 local Midwestern Ontario beaches that aren't safe to swim at because of high bacteria levels.

Recently, 8 local beaches were found to have high levels of unsafe bacteria, but following testing done on July 31, that has been cut down to 5.

Those beaches that are still deemed unfit for swimming include Ashfield Township Park, Houston Heights, St. Joseph’s, Hay Township Park, and Port Blake.

A re-sample will be conducted August 2 to ensure the most up-to-date results heading into the Civic Holiday Long Weekend.

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