Signage replaces E.coli sampling at North Bay area beaches

Signs have replaced monthly water sampling at North Bay area beaches.After an internal assessment, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit said they have shifted away from monthly beach water sampling to detect E. coli bacteria to communicating risk and protection factors on signage at public beaches.Residents and visitors to the Nipissing and Parry Sound districts can expect to see new signage at public beaches this summer to help them make an informed decision before entering the water