Swimming advisories issued: Greater Sudbury, Manitoulin Island – July 11, 2024

Swimming advisories have been issued for the following beaches:

• Maintenance Beach – Ramsey Lake, Greater Sudbury
• South Baymouth Beach, Manitoulin Island

As a result of routine water samples exceeding acceptable levels of bacteria, Public Health Sudbury & Districts has posted swimming advisory signs to inform the public that the beach water quality is not suitable for recreational use at this time.

A swimming advisory is a precautionary notice that informs the public about specific risks to health and safety.

“Going into the water when bacteria are present in high concentrations puts bathers at risk for infections. Illness can occur if swimmers swallow beach water; if water gets into their ears, eyes, or nose; or if it comes in contact with open wounds,” said Cindy Rocca, a manager with Public Health Sudbury & Districts’ Health Protection Division.

Monitoring of the affected beach fronts have been enhanced and samples will be taken daily until bacterial levels return to safe numbers.

Public Health Sudbury & Districts will notify the public when the bathing beaches are safe for swimming again. For information about beach water quality, visit our beach water testing results webpage.