Friday, July 30, 2010

Beach Closures

Kenora area beaches have a high E.Coli once again this week.

There are numerous beaches in the area that have been closed for the time being.

They include, the Ottawa St. beach, Darlington Bay beach, Anicinabe Beach and the Rabbit Lake beaches are closed for the time being.

High E.Coli levels in the water pose certain risks to swimmers. Including, a variety of skin, eye, nose and throat infections, as well as gastrolintestinal illness.

However the other beaches in the area that have not been mentioned ARE open for swimming and the water quality signs have been removed.