Four Durham beaches listed as unsafe for swimming by Durham health department

Four of Durham's beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming this week. They are Beaverton North and South Beach, Bowmanville East and Kinsmen Beach at Palmer

They are Beaverton North and South Beach, Bowmanville East and Kinsmen Beach at Palmer Park in Port Perry.

Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard.“People can protect themselves and their pets from blue-green algae blooms by not swimming or playing in areas where water is discoloured or where foam, scum, or mats of algae on the water’s surface are present,” the health department said. “Consuming fish from areas where mats of algae are present is also not advised.

You are also reminded to stay out of the water within 48 hours of heavy rainfall, as the run-off can carry more bacteria.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

DurhamRadioNews /  🏆 70. in CA

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

BC Coroner investigating Long Beach deathRCMP were called to Long Beach on Aug. 9 for a man who was pulled unresponsive from the water, and now the BC Coroner has taken over the investigation.
Read more »

This beach in Ontario is a gorgeous historic site with stunning turquoise watersPoint Clark Beach in Ontario is a hidden gem that somehow manages to blend both historical significance and natural beauty. Located roughly 3 hours...
Read more »

Bard on the Beach's Macbeth Gets Goblinified in 2023Three witches weren’t enough: this summer, Shakespeare’s famous play-that-must-not-be-named is bringing goblins to the Vancouver stage.
Read more »

Bellator 300 to Feature Four Title Fights, Including Return of Cris 'Cyborg'Bellator MMA is planning an extravaganza for its 300th event.
Read more »

Four Advance to 2023 Professional Fighters League Championship EventThe 2023 Professional Fighters League playoffs kicked off at the Boeing Center in San Antonio with semifinals at light heavyweight and featherweight, with the rest of the card showcasing various prospects, a few of which were indeed brilliant.
Read more »

Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady, Four Others Granted Entry to UFC on Week 2 of DWCSAbdul-Kareem Al-Selwady was virtually flawless in terms of execution.
Read more »