The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit conducts beach water quality monitoring at nine public beaches at least once a week from June to September. (Photo courtesy of WEC Health Unit)The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit conducts beach water quality monitoring at nine public beaches at least once a week from June to September. (Photo courtesy of WEC Health Unit)
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Swimming Not Recommended At One Local Beach

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit says no beaches are closed this week because of unsafe levels of bacteria.

However, local health officials say swimming is not recommended at Colchester Beach because bacteria levels exceed acceptable levels and may pose a risk to public health.

Sandpoint Beach and West Belle River Beach were closed last week because bacteria levels were unsafe for swimming.

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