Thursday July 18, 2013 (Halifax, NS) – HRM citizens are advised that Shubie Beach in Dartmouth is closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels.

HRM regularly tests the water quality at its supervised beaches and recent test results indicate bacteria levels at Shubie Beach exceed Health Canada swimming guidelines. HRM citizens will be advised when the beach reopens.

For more information on HRM’s supervised beaches and outdoor pools visit www.halifax.ca/rec/Beaches.html.

Source: Release