News Release                                                

                                                                                                                          For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                          July 04, 2007

Lurgan Beach and Bruce Beach (Concession 6), Huron Kinloss, are now Safe for Bathing

All traces of cloudiness, murkiness and odor have disappeared from Lurgan and Bruce Beach (Concession 6).   Beach water sampling has been returned with acceptable bacterial levels within the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards. 

“I thank the residents and visitors of Huron Kinloss for their understanding and co-operation during the beach posting from June 28 to July 4” says Lou D’Alessandro, Safe Water Manager at the Grey Bruce Health Unit.  The beaches are now deemed safe for bathing.

Beach information on our website is updated as conditions change. For more information please call 519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 or visit www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca.

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For more information:

Lou D’Alessandro

Manager, Health Protection

Grey Bruce Health Unit

519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 223