Three Simcoe County beaches under swimming advisories for high E. coli levels
Three Simcoe County beaches are under swimming advisories issued by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) due to high bacterial levels.
According to the SMDHU, Mackenzie Park Beach and Waubaushene Beach in Tay Township and Wasahago Centennial Park Beach in Severn Township have been flagged.
While the beaches are not officially closed, warnings are in place for swimmers. The SMDHU states that high bacteria in lakes may cause minor facial infections or stomach illness.
Those who swim while advisories are in place are urged to avoid dunking their heads in the water.
The health unit lifted swimming advisories on Friday that were previously in place for Couchiching Beach and Moose Beach in Orillia.
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