E Coli Bacteria Detected At Three Beaches

Ottawa Beach Water Quality Concerns

E. Coli Bacteria Detected at Three Beaches

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has reported the presence of E. Coli bacteria at three Ottawa beaches on Tuesday, including Britannia Beach, Petrie Island, and Mooney's Bay Beach.

Beaches Closed to Swimming

As a result of the high levels of bacteria, Mooney's Bay Beach and Britannia Beach have been closed to swimming on Wednesday. OPH advises against swimming in these areas until the water quality improves.

Other Beaches Remain Open

Despite the closures at Mooney's Bay and Britannia, the other supervised beaches in Ottawa - Petrie East Bay Beach, Mooneys Bay, and Petrie Island - remain open for swimming. OPH continues to monitor water quality at all beaches and will issue further updates as needed.

Conclusion

The detection of E. Coli bacteria in Ottawa's beach water serves as a reminder of the importance of water quality monitoring and the need to take precautions when swimming in natural water bodies. OPH urges residents to check beach water advisories before swimming and to follow all posted instructions to ensure their safety.