News Release

For Immediate Release

            August 5, 2011

Kelso Beach Remains Posted Unsafe for Bathing

Bayshore Beach Posting Lifted

Results from beach water sampling earlier this week show bacteria levels at Kelso Beach, Owen Sound, are above safe bathing levels. The beach posting will remain. The posting will be lifted once samples show bacteria levels are within acceptable limits.

Sampling also show bacteria levels at Bayshore Beach, Owen Sound, are within safe levels. The posting from July 29 has been lifted.

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:

Robert Hart

Public Health Manager

Grey Bruce Health Unit

519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 1279

b.hart@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca