Beachgoers relax in the sun at Kal Lake Beach in Coldstream on July 23, 2020. (Justin Ketterer - Contributed)

Safe to swim at Kal Beach in Coldstream

Latest Interior Health samples show acceptable bacteria counts

Following a nearly three-week advisory, the water has cleared for those wanting to splash around at Kal Beach.

The District of Coldstream has confirmed with Interior Health that test results for the samples taken Aug. 30 showed bacteria counts within the acceptable Health Canada ranges, and confirms that the beach advisory can be lifted.

An advisory was issued Aug. 12 after unacceptable levels were found, and persisted.

READ MORE: Swimming not recommended at popular Coldstream beach

For more information visit www.coldstream.ca or www.interiorhealth.ca.

READ MORE: Swimming still not recommended at Coldstream’s Kal Beach


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