Durham Region Health Department Weekly Beach Safety Report

Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of July 8 indicate that two public beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water.

Test results for the week of July 8, 2024:

| Municipality | Beach | Status | |--------------|-------|--------| | Ajax | Paradise Beach (Lakeview Blvd. and Paradise Lane) | Posted | | Brock | Beaverton North Beach (Wellington St. and Victoria St.) | Open | | Brock | Beaverton South Beach (Simcoe St. & Harbour Park Cres.) | Posted | | Whitby | Iroquois Beach (Gordon St. and Waterfront Trail) | Open | | Whitby | Whitby Beach (Heydenshore Park - South Blair St. and Water St.) | Open |

The Health Department reminds the public not to swim in beach water for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall, as bacteria levels can increase due to run-off. Test results for Durham Region’s inspected public beach reports are available in the Health Department’s online disclosure portal, providing real-time weekly inspection results for local beaches.