MUSKOKA BEACH, PORT SYDNEY BEACH UNDER SWIM ADVISORIES

MUSKOKA — The Gravenhurst beach where a man drown Saturday has been placed on a swim watch due to poor water quality.

The Muskoka Beach becomes the second beach this week closed for same reason.

In Port Sydney, it’s the same case, says the Town of Huntsville.

Muskoka Beach, on Lake Muskoka, in Gravenhurst is under a swim advisory from the health unit as of July 4.

Based on beach water samples collected by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on Tuesday July 2, it has been recommended by the SMDHU thatMuskoka Bay Park Beach be posted with swim advisory signs, says a Gravenhurst town release Wednesday.

They say that during a swimming advisory, the beach is posted with warning signs that the most recent water samples showed bacteria in numbers that may increase your risk of developing minor skin, eye, ear, nose or throat infections or stomach illness.

They say that if you choose to swim during a swimming advisory avoid dunking your head or swallowing the water.

For additional information on beach water testing, please visit the SMDHU websitewww.simcoemuskokahealth.org/Topics/SafeWater/BeachWater/BeachPostings

As well, the Town of Huntsville was notified by health unit that a swim advisory has been issued for Port Sydney Beach regarding water samples collected the same day, July.

The town has posted signage and notify residents when the advisory has been lifted.

Town swimming lessons programmed for Port Sydney beach have been moved to the Centennial Pool at Canada Summit Centre, at regularly scheduled times until the advisory is lifted.

For more information regarding swimming lesson relocation please ask to speak with Cameron Labonte through the Canada Summit Centre Customer Service team at 705-789-6421.

All beach water samples can be viewed on the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit website.

And log on to www.muskokatoday.com for further beach water updates.