Pollution closes beaches

All beaches in Huron County are currently unsafe for swimming, according to the latest testing from Huron Perth Public Health.

The health units did not say whether the pollution is from flooded municipal sewage treatment plants or from manure runoff from farms.

After taking water samples on Wednesday, the HPPH team said all of the 13 beaches tested showed higher than acceptable bacteria levels.

Cautions against swimming have been posted at Amberley, Ashfield, Port Albert, Sunset, Goderich Main, St. Christopher's, Rotary Cove, Blacks Point, Pavilion Road, Hay, Port Blake, Bayfield Pier, and Howard Street beaches.

The Health Unit says those who swim risk being exposed to bacteria that may cause diarrhea or infections of ears, nose, throat, eyes, and skin. 

Updates from water sampling will be posted soon.