Swimming advisories lifted at two Ramsey Lake beaches in Sudbury

Public Health Sudbury & Districts is conducting the pre-seasonal assessment of all 34 public beaches in the area to ensure the beach is suitable for public recreational use. (File)

Two Greater Sudbury beaches have been given the 'all clear' after high bacteria levels prompted Sudbury’s health unit to issue swimming advisories Tuesday.

The advisories were lifted Thursday morning for Maintenance Beach and the Northern Water Sports Centre, Public Health Sudbury & Districts said in an update.

"The most recent water samples taken at the beach by Public Health Sudbury & Districts are within acceptable levels of bacteria for bathing beaches," the health unit said.

"As a result, the beach water quality is once again considered suitable for recreational use."

Samples are taken regularly throughout the summer to monitor beach water quality.

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"Going into the water when bacteria are present in high concentrations puts bathers at risk for infections," the health unit's Cindy Rocca said Tuesday.

"Illness can occur if swimmers swallow beach water; if water gets into their ears, eyes, or nose; or if it comes in contact with open wounds."

For information about beach water quality, click here.