Moose Beach swimming advisory issued Aug. 20, 2024

Couchiching Beach advisory remains in effect

For immediate release (Aug. 20, 2024) - The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a swimming advisory has been issued for Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, due to a higher-than-normal bacteria count.

At this time, the swimming advisory for Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, also remains in effect.

A swimming advisory is issued when the bacteria levels exceed those considered acceptable by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. An advisory is a warning to swimmers, but it is not a beach closure. During a swimming advisory, the beach is posted with warning signs indicating there may be an increased risk of developing minor irritations and infections. If you choose to swim during a swimming advisory, it may be prudent to avoid ducking your head or swallowing the water.

Bacteria counts can be affected by many different factors with the most common being rain, wind and water fowl. For more information, visit simcoemuskokahealth.org.

Lifeguards are off duty during a swim advisory and swimmers are cautioned to swim at their own risk.    

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Contact Information

Melissa Gowanlock
Manager of Communications
705-330-1951 (cell)
magowanlock@orillia.ca