High levels of bacteria found at Beaver Lake beach

High levels of bacteria at Beaver Beach at Beaver Lake have prompted a health warning from officials.

Island Health and the CRD issued the warning after taking water samples from the water — part of Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park . They say it may be unsafe for swimming and recreational activities.

As a precautionary measure, it is not recommended for people or pets to enter the water.

Signs are also being posted at the lake. Further sampling is underway.

In mid-August Hamsterly Beach in connected Elk Lake also had an advisory issued.

It was removed by August 30.

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