Ottawa Public Health announced Tuesday that swimming is still not recommended at the city’s four public beaches due to rainfall.
Water conditions frequently decline after major storm activities, as occurred over the weekend.The counts remain Britannia Beach samples continue to be highest, while Mooney’s Bay, Petrie Island East Bay and Petrie Island River beaches, remain above recommended levels.
Those who ignore recommendations and choose to swim should avoid going into the water with an open wound, avoid swallowing the water or taking it in their mouth, shower as soon as possible after going in the water and wash their hands carefully with soap and treated water or use alcohol-based hand rub after playing in the sand.Article content
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