Beach Map
Cedar Beach
Status: OpenSampled on
Cedar Island Beach
Status: OpenSampled on
Colchester Beach
Status: OpenSampled on
Holiday Beach
Status: OpenSampled on
Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach
Status: OpenSampled on
Point Pelee North West Beach
Status: OpenSampled on
Sandpoint Beach
Status: OpenSampled on
Seacliff Beach
Status: OpenSampled on
Icon Legend
Beach is Open
Bacterial levels are below provincial standards.
Beach Warning
Unsafe for swimming - High levels of bacteria in these waters may pose a risk to your health.
Beach is Closed
Unsafe for swimming - High levels of bacteria in these waters may pose a risk to your health.
Weekly Beach Sampling Data
The Health Unit monitors beach water quality at eight public beaches once a week on Wednesdays, from May to August to test for bacteria (E.coli) levels to determine if the water is safe for swimming.
You can also check for results by calling our Beach Hotline at 519-258-2146 ext. 1490.
| Beach | Status | E.coli Level | Sampling Date | Blue-Green Algae Visually Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Beach | Open | 36.00 | No | |
| Cedar Island Beach | Open | 104.00 | No | |
| Colchester Beach | Open | 33.00 | No | |
| Holiday Beach | Open | 23.00 | No | |
| Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach | Open | 10.00 | No | |
| Point Pelee North West Beach | Open | 10.00 | No | |
| Sandpoint Beach | Open | 138.00 | No | |
| Seacliff Beach | Open | 102.00 | No |
Predictive Modeling
This year, the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is introducing the use of a predictive model to enhance our current beach monitoring program. This program will run on weekdays (except holidays) from May to August. The model uses a mathematical equation to predict the bacteria (E.coli) levels in the beach water. It considers environmental factors such as beach water clarity and weather conditions to generate a predicted result. The results can help you make an informed decision on whether to go into the water when visiting one of the participating beaches on the weekdays.
| Beach | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Colchester Beach | Not Applicable |
| Holiday Beach | High |
| Lakeshore Lakeview Park West Beach | Not Applicable |
| Point Pelee North West Beach | Low |
| Sandpoint Beach | Not Applicable |
Risk Level Guide
Low
Predicted results show water is safe for swimming.
Moderate
Predicted results show water may not be safe for swimming and may pose a risk to your health.
High
Predicted results show water is not safe for swimming and may pose a risk to your health.
Beach Closed
Due to high levels of bacteria in these waters during routine beach water sampling.
Not Applicable
No predictive results due to unforeseen situations.
Notes
Routine beach water sampling results will take precedence over predictive modeling results and will determine beach closures. If bacterial count warrants closing the beach, modeling results will be displayed as "Beach Closed".
Note: The bacterial counts for routine beach sampling and the predicted results listed reflect the conditions at the time of sampling. Water quality can change from day to day depending on the weather conditions and lake levels. Although the beach might be open, we recommend not swimming if there was a recent heavy rainfall (at least 48 hours), if the water is cloudy, or if you are unable to see your feet when in the water.
For more information, call us at 519-258-2146 ext. 4475 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday to speak with a Public Health Inspector.
Learn more about beach water quality monitoring and beach safety, predictive modeling program, or blue-green algae.