E.coli advisory lifted for Regina Beach

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says E.coli levels are better now and Regina Beach is suitable to swim and use for other recreational activities.

On Aug. 1, SHAput signs up around the beach stating the water was not suitable for swimming or activities because of E.coli levels exceeding the Canadian recreational water guidelines.

Regina Beach is a small town and tourist destination that's about 45 kilometres northwest of Regina.

When the beach was under advisory on Thursday, E.coli levels were more than 30 times what they were compared to last month, according to SHA.

The health authority says it tests the water at Regina Beach weekly, but did additional testing on Friday, which indicated E.coli levels were within the water guidelines.

On Saturday at noon, SHA lifted the advisory and the signage has since been removed.

SHA advises that E.coli infection can happenwhen people swallow contaminated water and can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.