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Cap Saint-Jacques beach reopens after ‘high bacteriological contamination’ levels return to normal

The Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park. Creative Commons

Water quality has gone back to acceptable levels in Cap Saint-Jacques beach and it’s once again open to the public.

The large beach in Montreal’s West Island was temporarily closed because the water was polluted.

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The Quebec Environment Ministry cited “high bacteriological contamination” in the water following an inspection on Monday, Aug.15.

READ MORE: Cap Saint-Jacques beach closed due to poor water quality

Officials believe heavy rain in the area caused the pollution, possibly washing animal waste into the water.

In June 2015, Cap Saint-Jacques was closed due to another incident of fecal contamination.

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