Attention: News Editor

News Release                              For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                          July 07, 2006

Black Creek (Old Woman’s River), Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula, Posted Unsafe for Bathing

Beach water sampling at Black Creek (Old Woman’s River) Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula 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 swimming.

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, Safe Water Program
Grey Bruce Health Unit
519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 223