Bedford’s Sandy Lake Beach reopens to swimming

A stock photo of a wave rolling in to the shore of a beach / Erika Fletcher

By CityNews Halifax Staff

Posted Jul 18, 2023 04:52:59 AM.

Last Updated Jul 18, 2023 04:18:25 PM.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is advising residents that Sandy Lake Beach in Bedford has reopened to swimming.

Previous test results showed high bacteria levels in the water, but follow-up tests now show the water is once again safe, in accordance with Health Canada guidelines.

Sandy Lake Beach is a supervised beach and municipal staff regularly test the water quality at all supervised beaches, as well as two unsupervised beaches, during the summer months.

The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Sandy Lake Beach in Bedford has reopened to swimming. Details: https://t.co/mQdHcbtWrz pic.twitter.com/k1g1b9PBlb

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