Monday, August 11, 2014 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Springfield Beach on Springfield Lake in Middle Sackville has reopened for swimming.
Tests earlier this week showed high bacteria levels at the beach, but tests done today show that the water is once again safe, as per Health Canada guidelines.
Employees regularly test the water quality at its supervised municipal beaches. For more information on supervised municipal beaches and outdoor pools across the Halifax region, please visit http://www.halifax.ca/rec/Beaches.php.
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Media Contact:
Sarah Reeves
Halifax Regional Municipality
Public Affairs
(m) 902-476-6464
reevess@halifax.ca
