News Release                        For Immediate Release

                                                                                                           Thursday, July 8, 2010

Durham Conservation Area (Middle Dam Beach), Township of West Grey, Safe for Bathing

Water samples taken at Durham Conservation Area (Middle Dam Beach), Township of West Grey, show results within acceptable levels according to Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards. The Grey Bruce Health Unit took samples on Wednesday, July 7, 2010. Based on these results, the beach, which was posted as unsafe on July 2, 2010, is 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:

Andrew Barton

Manager, Health Protection

Grey Bruce Health Unit

519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 1353