News Release                              For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                         July 30, 2009

Lonely Island Beach, Town of South Bruce Peninsula, Posted Unsafe for Bathing

Beach water sampling at Lonely Island Beach (Oliphant) shows two consecutive samples exceeding Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards for acceptable bacterial levels. As a result, this area will be posted and remain posted, until two consecutive samples indicate that water is safe for bathing.

The Medical Officer of Health advises bathers that high levels of bacteria in this water may pose a risk to their health. Advisory signs have been posted.

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 ext.1223