All beaches in the Windsor area are open after the first week of beach water quality testing at nine local beaches.
Water samples were taken by the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit from Sand Point Beach, Belle River Beach, North West Beach at Point Pelee, Seacliff Park Beach, Mettawas Beach, Cedar Island Beach, Cedar Beach, Colchester Beach, and Holiday Beach on Tuesday.
Water samples are taken from all public beaches throughout the summer to check for E. coli bacteria. Residents are advised to avoid swimming when high levels of E-coli are present.
“Swimming or playing in unsafe water may result in symptoms such as minor skin, eye, ear, nose, and throat infections or diarrhea. Those most at risk are children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems,” says Elaine Bennett, Environmental Health Manager, Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.
Samples are taken on Mondays and results are posted on Friday. E. Coli levels could be much higher during and after heavy rainfall.
