News Release                            For Immediate Release

                                                                                                                     August 23, 2006

Boiler Beach, at Concession 12, Township of Huron-Kinloss, Posted Unsafe for Bathing

Beach water sampling at Boiler Beach on Lake Huron at Concession 12 (Huron-Kinloss) 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 bathing.

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, Health Protection

Grey Bruce Health Unit

519-376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 223