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CTV News
19-07-2025
- Climate
- CTV News
Be careful where you swim this weekend, WECHU cautions
If you're hoping to swing by a local beach between rain showers this weekend, you might want to check the water quality first. 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 and available by calling the beach hotline at 519-258-2146, extension 1490.
CTV News
04-07-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Swimming not recommended at one Windsor-Essex beach after water testing
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit report said swimming is not recommended at one Windsor-Essex beaches after weekly water testing. Swimming is not recommended at the following beach as counts are 200 or higher: Holiday Beach Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach, Point Pelee Northwest Beach, Seacliff Park Beach, Cedar Island Beach, Cedar Beach, and Colchester Beach are all open for swimming. Sandpoint Beach is closed to swimming while the city reviews next steps for the area. The Health Unit monitors beach water quality at public beaches once a week on Wednesdays, from May to August to test for bacteria ( levels to determine if the water is safe for swimming. 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 on and available by calling the beach hotline at 519-258-2146, extension 1490.
CTV News
20-06-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Swimming is not recommended at two Windsor-Essex beaches: WECHU
The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit report said swimming is not recommended at two Windsor-Essex beaches after weekly water testing. Swimming is not recommended at the following beaches as counts are 200 or higher: Cedar Beach Holiday Beach Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach, Point Pelee Northwest Beach, Seacliff Park Beach, Cedar Island Beach, Cedar Beach, and Colchester Beach are all open for swimming. Sandpoint Beach is closed to swimming while the city reviews next steps for the area. The Health Unit monitors beach water quality at public beaches once a week on Wednesdays, from May to August to test for bacteria ( levels to determine if the water is safe for swimming. 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 on and available by calling the beach hotline at 519-258-2146, extension 1490.
CBS News
16-06-2025
- Climate
- CBS News
LA County issues ocean water warnings for several beaches
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning of ocean water recreation at several county beaches on Monday, as bacterial levels tested high. Department officials caution beachgoers against swimming, surfing and playing in the following ocean waters due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards when last tested: Topanga Canyon Beach, Malibu - 100 yards up and down the coast from the lagoon. Redondo Beach Pier - 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier. Ramirez Creek at Paradise Cove - 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier Santa Monica Pier - 100 yards up and down the coast from the pier. Castlerock Storm Drain at Topanga County Beach - 100 yards up and down the coast from the storm drain. Mothers Beach, Marina Del Rey - entire swim area. Inner Cabrillo Beach, San Pedro - entire swim area. The Bel Air Bay Club, Will Rogers State Beach - 100 yards up and down coast of the club border fence. Recorded information on beach conditions is available 24 hours a day on the County's beach hotline at, 1 (800) 525-5662. For a map of the impacted locations and for more information, visit:
