Beach Water Quality Update - July 22

HAMILTON, ON –  July 22, 2005 - The City of Hamilton's Public Health and Community Services Department tests water samples from eight public beach locations across the city. When water tests show high amounts of potentially harmful bacteria at a particular beach, signs are installed (posted) in close proximity to the water, warning swimmers about the contaminated water.

For the most up-to-date information, the public should call the City of Hamilton's Health Protection Branch Safe Water Hotline at (905) 546-2189.

Beach water quality updates are available online at: www.hamilton.ca/beaches

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Media Contact:
Bob Hart, Manager
Environmental Health, Health Protection Branch        905 546-2424 ext. 5428