Public Service Announcement

Kinsmen Beach is closed to swimming

Thursday, August 1, 2013 (Halifax, NS) - HRM citizens are advised that Kinsmen Beach on First Lake in Sackville is closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels.

HRM regularly tests the water quality at its supervised beaches and recent test results indicate bacteria levels at Kinsmen Beach exceed Health Canada swimming guidelines. HRM citizens will be advised when the beach reopens.

For more information on HRM’s supervised beaches and outdoor pools visit www.halifax.ca/rec/Beaches.html.

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Contact:
Cameron Deacoff
HRM Energy & Environment
490-1926

Janet Bryson
HRM Communications
490-5940