News Release

For Immediate Release

            July 14, 2010

Black Creek Beach (also known as Old Woman River) Posted Unsafe for Bathing

Beach water sampling from July 12, 2010 at Black Creek Beach (also known as Old Woman River), Municipality of Northern 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. 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:

Angela Newman

Manager, Health Protection

Grey Bruce Health Unit

519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext.1252