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Swim advisory remains at Coldstream beach as high bacteria levels persist

The swimming advisory was first issued on Aug. 26
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Kal Beach, Coldstream. (Laryn Gilmour - Black Press Media)

Swimming is still not recommended at Coldstream's Kal Beach due to high levels of fecal bacteria detected in the water. 

The District of Coldstream first issued a swimming advisory Aug. 26 due to high bacteriological counts found in the water at various locations in the swim area. 

On Friday, the district said the swimming advisory remains in effect, as the water still isn't suitable for swimming. 

"The fecal indicator bacteria levels exceed the Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality," the district said. 

The district will continue to submit water samples to Interior Health, and once the health authority confirms bacteria levels have returned to acceptable levels, the swimming advisory will be lifted.



Brendan Shykora

About the Author: Brendan Shykora

I started at the Morning Star as a carrier at the age of 8. In 2019 graduated from the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University.
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