Grey Bruce Public Health is advising the public that test results from water samples taken Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Kincardine’s Station Beach and Point Clark Beach show bacterial levels have returned to within the guidelines established by Ontario’s Ministry of Health as safe for swimming/bathing.

As a result, Grey Bruce Public Health, in consultation with the Municipality of Kincardine and Township of Huron-Kinloss, has lifted the swim advisories for the two beaches.

“This is great news, especially heading into a long weekend. We’d like to extend our thanks to the residents and visitors who adhered to the swimming advisories,” says Senior Public Health Manager Andrew Barton.

“We would like to remind the public that you should always use your best judgment before swimming or allowing children to play in the water as water quality can change from day to day or even hour to hour depending on the weather and other conditions. Even if a beach is not posted as unsafe for swimming, you should assess the water’s condition in real-time and avoid swimming if you can’t see your feet in waist-deep water or 24 to 48 hours after heavy rainfall.”

Station Beach and Point Clark Beach were posted as unsafe for swimming on July 29, after routine water-sampling results showed bacterial levels exceeding Ontario Ministry of Health standards for swimming/bathing.

People who swim, play in, or use beach water with high bacterial levels are at an increased risk of getting sick or an infection.

Grey Bruce Public Health has developed a dedicated webpage about beach water safety and GBPH’s beach monitoring program. It can be found at the following link: Recreational Water.