News Release

                                                  For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                 August 9, 2007

Point Clark, Lurgan Beach and Bruce Beach (Concession 6), Huron- Kinloss, Safe for Bathing

All Huron-Kinloss beach water sampling results have been returned with acceptable bacterial levels within the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards. These beaches are now safe for swimming. Public Health would like to caution the public to avoid bathing if dense, rotting, algae-like substance reappears near shore.

The Township of Huron-Kinloss, through laboratory testing, has confirmed that the dense rotting matter is mainly composed of Rhizoclonium algae. This type of algae is common throughout the Great Lakes and there are no known health risks.

“I thank the residents and visitors of Huron-Kinloss for their understanding and co-operation during the beach posting from July 25, 2007 to August 9, 2007.” says Lou D’Alessandro, Safe Water Manager at the Grey Bruce Health Unit. 

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