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Swim advisories lifted for Orillia beaches

The Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit office in Barrie. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

The swim advisories at Couchiching Beach and Moose Beach in Orillia have been lifted.

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According to the city, officials received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) on Monday that the advisory had been lifted.

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The advisories were initially issued on Thursday, after a “higher than normal” bacteria count was found in the water.

A swimming advisory is issued when bacteria levels exceed those considered acceptable by the SMDHU.

According to the release, all three beaches in Orillia are open for swimming.

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