Be careful where you swim this weekend, WECHU cautions
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit's (WECHU) latest testing has shut down Holiday Beach in Amherstburg after E. coli levels surged above 1,000.
Swimming's also not recommended at Cedar Beach, Cedar Island Beach, Colchester Beach, and Seacliff Beaches.
But there are safe options — with Lakeview Park West in Lakeshore and Point Pelee Northwest getting the green light.
Sandpoint Beach is closed for swimming while the city reviews next steps for the area.
Water samples are sent to the public health lab in London, Ontario for E. coli bacteria count analysis. This season's sampling results are posted onwechu.org, and available by calling the beach hotline at 519-258-2146, extension 1490.
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