Working Draft for:
Preeceville's Main Street with the Mayor Garth Harris for Thursday July 18th, 2019 8:35 am
With GX94's Craig Wallebeck > see him @ http://www.gx94radio.com/craig-Wallebeck
This week we focus on: Beach Water Quality
Before You Hit The Beach, Know The Water Quality
Released on July 11, 2019
“Saskatchewan residents are now able to check out the water
quality at their local beaches before making the trek to the shore.
Starting this week, the Ministry of Health will begin publicly posting the
results of the Healthy Beach Monitoring Program, which collects data to monitor
and identify trends in water quality and beach safety.
“By having this information easily accessible, public beach goers can make themselves aware of potential water quality issues and stay safe this summer,” Zoonotic/Environmental Health Consultant Nicole White said. “This will help people make informed decisions about their in-water activities when visiting our lakes. It’s important to note that even if poor water quality is reported at a specific location, people can still enjoy activities such as canoeing, sailing and boating.”
This year the program is monitoring 67 public swimming areas across the province - private beaches are not included in this report. Water quality issues such as blue-green algae and poor water quality will be captured in the report and conditions will be designated as safe, caution or swimming advisory issued as below.
“By having this information easily accessible, public beach goers can make themselves aware of potential water quality issues and stay safe this summer,” Zoonotic/Environmental Health Consultant Nicole White said. “This will help people make informed decisions about their in-water activities when visiting our lakes. It’s important to note that even if poor water quality is reported at a specific location, people can still enjoy activities such as canoeing, sailing and boating.”
This year the program is monitoring 67 public swimming areas across the province - private beaches are not included in this report. Water quality issues such as blue-green algae and poor water quality will be captured in the report and conditions will be designated as safe, caution or swimming advisory issued as below.
Reports will be posted at www.saskatchewan.ca/healthy-beaches
on Mondays until September.
“It’s important to note that local closures can happen evenings or weekends and may not be immediately reflected in the report,” White said. “Residents are always encouraged to follow notifications posted on the beach.” “
For more information, contact:
Shelley Svedahl, Health, Regina
Phone: 306-787-4083 Email: Media@health.gov.sk.ca
Swimming Pools and Recreational Water
Recreational Water - Healthy Beach Program
The Healthy Beach Program ensures safe water quality levels
at monitored recreational beaches.
Public health inspectors respond to water quality issues,
such as blue-green algae and poor water quality.
Weekly reporting of recreational water results are posted
weekly from July to early September.
For more information about the program, you can read the Healthy
Beaches Program FAQ.
Saskatchewan
Recreational Water Sampling Results (updated: July 15, 2019)
Annie Laurie Beach Annie Laurie Lake 09-Jul-2019 E. coli = 52.66/100mL; Microcystin <0.1 µg/L
Annie Laurie Beach Annie Laurie Lake 09-Jul-2019 E. coli = 52.66/100mL; Microcystin <0.1 µg/L
Please note that closures can happen on evenings or
over the weekend and may not be immediately reflected on this website. Please
always follow the notifications posted at the beach.
Swimming Pool Program
The Swimming Pool Program maintains safe public swimming
pools. Public
health inspectors inspect public swimming pools, mineral spas, whirl pools,
paddling pools and water theme facilities for compliance with The
Swimming Pool Regulations, 1999 and supporting standards.
Public Health Complaints
Concerns about swimming pools, whirlpools and recreational
beaches may be directed to the public
health inspector in the area where the facility operates. You may also
refer to Public
Health Advisories for the latest advisories about public beaches in
Saskatchewan.
Related Items
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