Ottawa Public Health warns against swimming at Britannia Beach due to high E. coli levels; Westboro Beach and Petrie Island beaches are safe.
Britannia Beach is not recommended for swimming due to high bacterial levels, while Westboro Beach and both Petrie Island beaches are safe. Ottawa Public Health collects daily water samples to test for E. coli bacteria, which can cause skin, ear, throat, or gastrointestinal illnesses. The city's supervised beaches opened for the heat wave, and levels can change daily, giving hope for improved conditions by midweek.
June 16, 2024
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