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swimming still not recommended at ottawa beaches due to poor water conditions

water samples collected at the beaches continue to show elevated levels of e. coli bacteria.

by ottawa citizen

aug 9 2022
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ottawa public health announced tuesday that swimming was still not recommended at the city’s four public beaches due to rainfall.
water conditions frequently decline after major storm activities, as occurred over the weekend.
water samples collected at the beaches continue to show elevated levels of e. coli bacteria.
the counts remain britannia beach samples continued to be highest, while mooney’s bay, petrie island east bay and petrie island river beaches, remained above recommended levels.
westboro beach is closed for the year for renovation work.
those who ignore recommendations and choose to swim should avoid going into the water with an open wound, avoid swallowing the water or taking it in their mouth, shower as soon as possible after going in the water and wash their hands carefully with soap and treated water or use alcohol-based hand rub after playing in the sand.
 
 
 
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