News Release                              For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                         June 14, 2012

Sauble Beach Posted Unsafe for Bathing

Beach water sampling from Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at Sauble Beach, Town of South Bruce Peninsula, shows levels 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 samples indicate that water is safe for bathing.

The Medical Officer of Health advises bathers that high levels of bacteria in the water may pose a risk to their health.

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, Safe Water

Grey Bruce Health Unit

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

a.barton@publichealthgreybruce.on.ca