We test the water of beaches in Niagara every year from May to August.
Beach | Municipality | Water Temperature | Updated |
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Fort Erie | Has not been sampled yet | |
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Fort Erie | Has not been sampled yet | |
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Fort Erie | Has not been sampled yet | |
![]() Open for swimming |
Fort Erie | Has not been sampled yet | |
![]() Open for swimming |
Grimsby | Has not been sampled yet | |
![]() Open for swimming |
Grimsby | Has not been sampled yet | |
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Grimsby | Has not been sampled yet | |
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Lincoln | Has not been sampled yet | |
![]() Open for swimming |
Niagara-on-the-Lake | Has not been sampled yet | |
![]() Open for swimming |
Port Colborne | Has not been sampled yet | |
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Port Colborne | Has not been sampled yet | |
![]() Open for swimming |
Port Colborne | Has not been sampled yet | |
![]() Open for swimming |
Port Colborne | Has not been sampled yet | |
![]() Open for swimming |
Port Colborne | Has not been sampled yet | |
![]() Open for swimming |
St. Catharines | Has not been sampled yet | |
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St. Catharines | Has not been sampled yet | |
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Wainfleet | Has not been sampled yet | |
![]() Open for swimming |
Wainfleet | Has not been sampled yet | |
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Wainfleet | Has not been sampled yet |
Niagara Region Public Health's beach monitoring program operates annually from Victoria Day to Labour Day. The goal of is to reduce the risk of illness and injury associated with attending the beach.
The program consists of onsite beach assessments that include bacteriological water testing, as well as monitor factors that impact water quality such as air temperature, water temperature, water cloudiness, wind speed and wave height.
Niagara Region monitors beaches and water front areas annually from Victoria Day to Labour Day. These locations are designated by local municipalities and have many services provided, such as parking, washrooms, garbage removal and routine beach maintenance.
Each beach is sampled between one to six time per week, based on annual assessments and public usage.
A public beach that we sample must include:
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.
The following conditions can cause bacteria levels to rise:
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.
We sample public beaches in accordance with the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-term Care beach water sampling standards.
If you are interested in testing a water front area or beach that is not sampled by us, contact your local municipality.