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Lily Lake in Saint John closed after high levels of bacteria found

Lily Lake in Saint John closed after high levels of bacteria found

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Lily Lake in Saint John, N.B., is pictured. (Source: The City of Saint John)
Lily Lake in Saint John, N.B., has been temporarily closed for swimming.
The city says a high sample of E. coli bacteria was found in a recent test done by Public Health.
'Warning signs have been posted and lifeguard services will remain in place at Lily Lake to advise the public and ensure the safety of visitors. The swimming area will remain closed until deemed safe by health officials,' reads a Thursday release from the city.
More testing will be done and the city says it will provide updates as they become available.
For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
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