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Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 24 indicate that two public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.

Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 17 indicate that three public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to...

Health Department issues first heat warning for 2024 summer season

Whitby, Ontario – Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for both the north and south Durham Region areas. This is the first heat warning of 2024 under Durham Region Health Department’s seasonal Heat Warning and Information System. Dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected for most of the week.

Throughout the summer, the Health Department will be posting information at durham.ca/heat to inform residents when heat alerts are issued and share resources, including...

Durham Region Health Department weekly beach report

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of June 10 indicate that one public beach is posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off.

Durham Region Health Department begins weekly beach monitoring for 2024

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has started testing waters at designated public beaches throughout Durham as part of the annual Beach Monitoring Program. Test results for the week of June 3 indicate that one public beach is posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48...