Rainbow Haven Beach and Lawrencetown Beach in the Halifax area have been reopened for swimming starting Monday following a temporary closure over the weekend due to elevated levels of bacteria. Advisories issued on Friday had warned that the water quality at both beaches was not safe for swimming and could potentially cause health issues.
The water tests conducted at the beaches revealed bacteria levels exceeding the acceptable threshold set by the Department of Environment and Climate Change. Paul D’Eon, the director of the Nova Scotia Lifeguard Service, mentioned that samples were taken early Friday morning, detecting heightened levels of enterococci, a type of bacteria commonly found in saltwater that behaves similarly to E. coli found in freshwater.
Fortunately, subsequent lab results on Monday cleared the water for swimming once again, as confirmed by Nova Scotia Parks. Visitors can now enjoy the beaches without concerns about water safety.
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