
This Version Posted: June 24, 2022
Looking to visit a local beach in the area this summer? Before heading to the beach, ensure it’s safe for swimming.
The Health Unit does regular testing of beaches in Haliburton County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes to ensure the water is safe for swimming.
If a beach is deemed unsafe to swim, it is due to high counts of bacteria in the water.
Testing results are posted below – they will be updated on an ongoing basis this beach season. (Posting begins in mid-June.)
Find Additional Beach Resources Here:
- Read about our three-colour testing system
- Read about beach water contamination
- Read about harmful algae blooms
- Read about swimmer’s itch
Please note: Test results reflect the water quality only at the time of sampling. The water samples can take between two to three days to process and results are therefore not displayed in real time. Changes in water quality can occur very rapidly and frequently. The sampling results provided are for information purposes only.