Beach Testing Results

Last updated: 11:17 AM Saturday September 14, 2024

Be aware that the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and municipal smoking by-laws restrict smoking and vaping at area beaches, parks, playgrounds, and sports fields. Any person who sees people smoking, vaping, or using cannabis at beaches and within park boundaries may report a violation by calling the PPH Tobacco Enforcement Officers at 705-743-1000 or reporting the offence online at www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/sfoa.

For current COVID-19 guidance, please use the COVID-19 and Respiratory Virus Risk Index.

Beach Sampling Testing Results:

SAFE – Geometric Mean concentration of 5 samples with E. coli/100mL water and/or Single-sample maximum concentration with E. coli/100mL water
UNSAFE – Geometric Mean concentration of 5 samples with >200 E. coli/100mL water and/or Single-sample maximum concentration with >400 E. coli/100mL water
CLOSED – Potential adverse events such as confirmed blue-green algae bloom

Between sampling periods, the beach water may have unsafe levels of bacteria due to:

• Heavy rainfall
• Large numbers of waterfowl
• High winds or wave activity
• Large numbers of swimmers

Important note: Although a beach may be open or posted as safe, we recommend avoiding swimming for at least 48 hours after recent heavy rainfall or if you cannot see your feet when standing in the water. Water quality can change quickly each day and high bacterial counts may be harmful to your health. 

CITY OF PETERBOROUGH BEACHES (sampled each business day):

Beavermead Park (2011 Ashburnham Drive, Peterborough)
SAMPLE DATE: 13-September-2024
STATUS: SAFE

Rogers Cove (131 Maria Street, Peterborough)
SAMPLE DATE: 13-September-2024
STATUS: SAFE

Comment: Blue-green algae has been sited numerous times at this beach. If blue-green algae is visible, do not enter the water. Visit Peterborough Public Health for more information about blue-green algae.

PETERBOROUGH COUNTY BEACHES (sampled weekly):

Buckhorn Beach (12 John Street, Buckhorn, Municipality of Trent Lakes)
SAMPLE DATE: 11-September-2024
STATUS: Safe

Crowe’s Line Beach (240 Crowe’s Line Road, Trent Lakes)
SAMPLE DATE: 3-September-2024
STATUS: Safe

Douro North Park (251 Douro Second Line, Township of Douro-Dummer)
SAMPLE DATE: 3-September-2024
STATUS: Safe

Ennismore Waterfront Park (1053 Ennis Road, Ennismore)
SAMPLE DATE: 11-September-2024
STATUS: Safe

Henry’s Gumming (150 Chemong Street S, Curve Lake)
SAMPLE DATE: 11-September-2024
STATUS: Safe

Hiawatha Park (1 Lakeshore Road, Hiawatha)
SAMPLE DATE: 11-September-2024
STATUS:  Safe

Jones Beach (908 Jones Beach Road, Bridgenorth)
SAMPLE DATE: 11-September-2024
STATUS: Safe

Lakefield Park (100 Hague Boulevard, Lakefield)
SAMPLE DATE: 11-September-2024
STATUS: Safe

Lime Kiln Park (150 Whetung Street E, Curve Lake)
SAMPLE DATE: 11-September-2024
STATUS: Safe

Sandy Beach (1239 Lakehurst Road, Municipality of Trent Lakes)
SAMPLE DATE: 11-September-2024
STATUS:  Safe

Selwyn Beach Conservation Area (2251 Birch Island Road, Selwyn)
SAMPLE DATE: 11-September-2024
STATUS: Safe

Squirrel Creek Conservation Area (2445 Wallace Point Road, South Monaghan)
SAMPLE DATE: 11-September-2024
STATUS: Safe

Warsaw Caves Conservation Area (289 Caves Road, Warsaw, Township of Douro-Dummer)
SAMPLE DATE: 11-September-2024
STATUS: Safe

PETERBOROUGH COUNTY BEACHES (sampled monthly):

Belmont Lake Beach (376 Mile of Memories Road, Belmont)
SAMPLE DATE:  3-September-2024
STATUS: SAFE

Chandos Beach (2800 County Road/Highway 620, North Kawartha)
SAMPLE DATE: 3-September-2024
STATUS: SAFE     

Kasshabog Lake (431 Peninsula Road, Havelock)
SAMPLE DATE: 6-September-2024
STATUS: SAFE

Quarry Bay (1986 Northey’s Bay Road, Woodview)
SAMPLE DATE: 6-September-2024
STATUS: SAFE

White’s Beach (26 Clearview Drive, Trent Lakes)
SAMPLE DATE: 3-September-2024
STATUS: SAFE