Water testing underway at public beaches including ones in Kingston

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Testing will be done over the summer for bacteria.

Southeast Public Health is monitoring water quality at municipally owned public beaches throughout the summer. 

Between June and August, staff test beach water for bacteria and complete visual inspections. 

Warning signs are posted if conditions could pose a risk to swimmers. 

Current beach water testing results are available anytime on the Southeast Public Health website.

Story by Emily Chatwood

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