As of today, there will be no swimming at Pither’s Point due to high bacterial counts found during routine beach sampling performed by the Northwestern Health Unit.
Pither’s Point was already closed for over a week earlier this month due to the same concerns.
Heavy rains in recent days is the probable cause for the increased bacteria level.
The Northwestern Health Unit must have two consecutive satisfactory results before Pither’s Point will be open for swimming again.
No other beaches in the district currently are closed due to high concentrations of E. coli bacteria.
Pither’s Point was closed twice last August due to high levels of bacteria in the water. This was the first time it’s been closed this summer.
E. coli, the strain of bacterium public health inspectors test for here, can cause skin infections and ear, nose, and mouth infections.
If ingested, it can cause severe ’flu-like symptoms.
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