E.coli

• Lakefield Beach deemed unsafe for swimming due to E. coli levels: Peterborough Public Health

  The health unit reports that recent water samples at the beach on Hague Boulevard in Lakefield indicated unsafe levels of E. coli bacteria.

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  4 hours
• Water at Victoria Beach in Cobourg, Ont. deemed potentially unsafe for swimming

  Further testing for E. coli in the water at Victoria Beach in Cobourg is required, the town said Thursday.

  Health

  Jun 17
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• Water advisory issued for Marina Way Beach in Penticton

  The city says testing done last week found unacceptable limits of e-coli levels.

  Health

  May 25
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• Not clear how private wells are becoming contaminated with bacteria, Town of Quispamsis says

  "To date, 27 wells have had water samples taken," said Department of Health Communications spokesman Bruce McFarlane.

  Health

  Nov 12, 2020
• How sewage testing can flush out the presence of COVID-19

  Wastewater surveillance works because many infectious agents are excreted in bodily fluids, before and during active infection, says Lawrence Goodridge of the University of Guelph.

  Commentary

  Oct 31, 2020
• 7 confirmed cases of E. coli at Valens Lake

  The beach at Valens Lake Conservation Area is closed as of Friday to mitigate any further exposure to the bacteria.

  Health

  Sep 18, 2020
• 5 beaches in Peterborough County posted as unsafe for swimming: regional health unit

  Following tests conducted on Monday, Peterborough's health unit listed the five beaches as unsafe for swimmers due to E. coli bacteria.

  Environment

  Aug 11, 2020
• West Harbour in Cobourg closed for swimming due to high E. coli levels

  An increase in E. coli in West Harbour is being blamed on a combination of extended high temperatures, very little rain and high concentrations of water fowl.

  Health

  Jul 29, 2020
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• 2 Selwyn Township beaches posted as unsafe for swimming: health unit

  Jones Beach and Lakefield Park beach both have tested for high levels of E. coli bacteria.

  Health

  Jul 7, 2020
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• Walkerton, Ont. 20 years on: A lingering tinge of grief amid community pride

  As the May long weekend approached 20 years ago, an invisible killer began stalking the unsuspecting town of Walkerton, Ont., preparing to unleash an epidemic that would damage or destroy many lives.

  Canada

  May 15, 2020