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CTV News
a day ago
- Health
- CTV News
Lily Lake in Saint John closed after high levels of bacteria found
Lily Lake in Saint John, N.B., is pictured. (Source: The City of Saint John) Lily Lake in Saint John, N.B., has been temporarily closed for swimming. The city says a high sample of E. coli bacteria was found in a recent test done by Public Health. 'Warning signs have been posted and lifeguard services will remain in place at Lily Lake to advise the public and ensure the safety of visitors. The swimming area will remain closed until deemed safe by health officials,' reads a Thursday release from the city. More testing will be done and the city says it will provide updates as they become available. For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
High bacteria levels closes local beaches
Lifeguards on duty at Main Beach in Port Stanley, Ont., seen on July 7, 2019. (Brent Lale/CTV News London) A few local beaches have been declared not safe for swimming by area health units. In Huron County, Ashfield, Port Albert, and Goderich Main Beach are under a no-swim advisory. At Little Beach in Port Stanley, a swimming advisory is in place after high levels of bacteria were detected in the most recent water sample results.
CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Half-a-dozen beaches in Minneapolis closed due to high levels of dangerous bacteria
Six beaches across Minneapolis are temporarily closed after routine testing detected high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water. The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board says beaches at Lake Harriet, Bde Maka Ska, and Lake Hiawatha are among those affected. Officials believe recent rainfall and animal waste runoff are contributing to the spike in bacteria levels. "So in the United States, most swim-related illnesses are associated with disease-causing organisms that are linked to fecal contamination, aka poop," Leah Larson with Hennepin Public Health said. "One of the most common sources that we see is going to be from goose, duck and other animal runoff, especially after a big storm event." Blue-green algae blooms are also a concern in some areas, which can pose health risks to both people and pets. Minneapolis resident Sydney Reuter said she monitors water quality before deciding to swim. "I don't swim in lakes if I know that it's not safe," Reuter said. "And I do check online, there's a really good interactive map that I like to use for Minneapolis parks." Reuter added that closures are common this time of year, particularly at Lake Hiawatha. "Every year, pretty early on for this lake, at least Hiawatha, it gets hot, we get enough rain, and it just shuts down for either bacteria or algae," she said. Health officials advise swimmers to avoid murky water, rinse off before and after swimming, and wait at least 24 hours after heavy rain before entering a lake. Beaches will reopen once bacteria levels return to safe levels based on state health guidelines.
CBC
5 days ago
- Health
- CBC
E. coli contamination closes 9 Vancouver beaches for swimming
Nine public beaches in Metro Vancouver are closed for swimming because of high E. coli levels in the water. Vancouver Coastal Health says some possible sources of contamination include animal waste, storm water runoff and discharge from boats.
CBC
5 days ago
- Health
- CBC
Hot weather, swimming and E. coli
House doctor Peter Lin talks about E. coli infection, and why it's important to watch where we swim this summer.
