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Halifax closes multiple beaches over high bacteria levels

Kinap, Black Rock and Dingle beaches in Halifax are closed to swimming as a precautionary measure until further notice. File/Global News

The Halifax Regional Municipality has closed Kinap, Black Rock and Dingle beaches after tests revealed bacteria levels in the water exceeded Health Canada guidelines.

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The beaches will remained closed until further noticed.

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Only Kinap is one of the municipality’s supervised beaches. Dingle and Black Rock are not.

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According to the HRM, high bacteria levels can be caused by weather conditions or the number of waterfowl.

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The municipality says it will continue to test the water and monitor bacteria levels until they return to normal.

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