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· collected 2026-09-06 · by Torstar Open Data Team
York Region residents should avoid swimming in the water at 10 public beaches as of September 6, according to the latest beach water quality report from York Region Public Health. The report cites high levels of E. coli bacteria in the water, with one sample exceeding 400 units per 100 milliliters or a geometric mean of five samples over 200 units. These beaches are Cedar, Claredon Beach Park, De La Salle Park, Franklin Beach Conservation Area, and others. Swimming is not recommended at these beaches due to potential health risks from consuming E. coli, which can cause serious illness.
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10 beaches in York Region have been closed due to poor water quality, with E. coli levels exceeding safety guidelines. The affected beaches include Cedar, Claredon Beach Park, De La Salle Park, Franklin Beach Conservation Area, Sheppard Park and Wharf, Bonnie Park, Willow Beach Conservation Area, Corner Park, Willow Wharf Park, and Riverview Park. According to the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, water is considered unsafe when it contains 400 or more E. coli bacteria per 100 milliliters. Swimming in these areas is not recommended until further notice, as consuming E. coli can cause serious illness, including stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. The closures are based on water quality reports from York Region Public Health, which may not reflect current conditions due to the time it takes for sampling and testing.
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You’ll want to stay out of the water at Cedar, Claredon Beach Park, De La Salle Park, Franklin Beach Conservation Area, Sheppard Park and Wharf, Bonnie Park, Willow Beach Conservation Area, Corner Park, Willow Wharf Park and Riverview Park as of Sept. 6 at 8 a.m.
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Here’s the latest beach water quality report from York Region Public Health:
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According to public health guidelines from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, water is considered unsafe for swimming when one sample contains 400 or more E. coli bacteria per 100 millilitres, or the geometric mean of five samples is 200 or more.
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Collecting, transporting and testing beach water for E. coli can take a day or more, so the latest available data may not reflect current conditions at the beach.
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Swimming is not recommended when it’s raining, the water is wavy or cloudy, there are lots of birds, or for two days after a big storm.
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Consuming E. coli can cause serious illness, including stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting.
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When high levels of the bacteria are detected it’s more likely that other harmful organisms are present as well, including those that cause skin rashes and eye, ear, nose and throat infections.
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A beach may also be considered unsafe for swimming due to weather conditions, runoff, pollution, spills, smells, garbage, sharp debris and dead fish.
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In addition, public beaches are monitored for blue-green algae, which can be highly toxic to humans, dogs and other animals.
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About this story
This story is automatically generated using data from York Region Public Health.
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