Beach Water Testing in Niagara

Factors that affect water conditions

Entering water with high bacteria levels can cause eye, ear, nose, throat and skin infections as well as stomach problems if the water is swallowed.

Some conditions can cause bacteria levels to rise, including a large number of swimmers or birds, wind and high waves, heavy rainfall in the last 24 to 48 hours, and cloudy water where you cannot see your feet in waist deep water.

Beach water testing results

Show beaches in... Fort Erie Grimsby Lincoln Niagara-on-the-Lake Port Colborne St. Catharines Wainfleet

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Bay Beach (Crystal) Fort Erie
Bernard Avenue Beach Fort Erie
Crescent Beach Fort Erie
Waverly Beach Fort Erie
Casablanca Beach Grimsby
Fifty Point Conservation Beach Grimsby
Nelles Beach Grimsby
Charles Daley Park Lincoln
Queen's Royal Beach Niagara-on-the-Lake
Centennial Cedar Bay Beach Port Colborne
Nickel Beach Port Colborne
Sherkston Elco Port Colborne
Sherkston Quarry Beach Port Colborne
Sherkston Wyldewood Beach Port Colborne
Lakeside Beach St. Catharines
Sunset Beach St. Catharines
Long Beach Wainfleet
Reebs Bay Wainfleet
Wainfleet Lake Erie Public Access Beach Wainfleet

Posting / closing beaches

Beaches are monitored for bacteria levels (E. Coli), algae growth and safety concerns (such as debris, spills). When safety concerns show high levels of bacteria, the beach is posted as unsafe for swimming.

Regardless of the beach posting status, it is recommended that you monitor weather and water quality factors before swimming.

Testing procedures

Each beach is sampled between one to two times per week based on annual assessments and public usage, and in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care beach water sampling standards.

If you are interested in testing a waterfront area or beach that is not sampled by us, contact your local municipality.

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