Monitored Public Beaches

BEFORE USING A BEACH...
Check the following to make sure it is safe:

Has there been heavy rain in the last 24 to 48 hours?
If yes, bacterial levels will be higher and swimming is not recommended.

Are the waves and currents safe?

Rip currents, undertows and heavy wave action increase risk to swimmers. Signs, websites, written material, etc., may give more information and indicate the presence of these risks

Is the water cloudy?
If you can’t see your feet at adult's waist depth, bacterial levels may be higher and swimming is not recommended.

Are there any other problems with the beach?
Large numbers of waterfowl, dead fish, algae/scum, dangerous debris, Municipal or Health Unit warnings/postings all indicate increased health risk.

Latest Test Results

Public Beach	Location	Test Result	Date Tested	Posted
Station Park Beach	Kincardine	43 CFU/100 mL	6/13/2017	No
Little River Park	Blue Mountains	10 CFU/100 mL	6/12/2017	No
Northwinds	Blue Mountains	11 CFU/100 mL	6/12/2017	No
Port Elgin Main Beach	Port Elgin	10 CFU/100 mL	6/15/2017	No
Port Elgin Gobles Grove	Port Elgin	138 CFU/100 mL	6/13/2017	No
Sauble Beach	South Bruce Peninsula	177 CFU/100 mL	6/15/2017	No
Singing Sands	Northern Bruce Peninsula	10 CFU/100 mL	6/13/2017	No
Southampton Beach	Southampton	128 CFU/100 mL	6/13/2017	No

Note:

Results are shown as CFU (Colony Forming Units) of E. coli bacteria per 100 mL of water. The results are based on a geometric mean (typical value) of at least 5 locations taken on the same sample date. Health Canada has set limits for a single sample of ≤ 400 CFU/100 mL and ≤ 200 CFU/100 mL for its long term average. The risk to your health increases as the number increases

Ontario Parks also sample the beaches at Inverhuron and MacGregor Point Provincial Parks. Further information can be found at the following links.

https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/inverhuron

https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/macgregorpoint

A beach is posted when there is evidence of an increased risk to health and safety of its users.

For more information regarding the monitoring of public bathing beaches, please contact the Health Unit at 376-9420, 1-800-263-3456.

See more at: https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Your-Environment/Safe-Water/Recreational-Water/Public-Beaches/Monitored-Public-Beaches