Regional lake goers provided new resource
Starting this week, the Ministry of Health will begin posting the results of the Healthy Beaches program, which reports on the water quality at select recreational beaches across the province.
Accurate information about water quality can provide protection to beachgoers who want a safe and enjoyable experience.
“Saskatchewan beaches are an important part of summer recreation for residents,” Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said in a statement. “The Healthy Beaches program provides valuable safety information, and we encourage residents and visitors to check the status of the beach they are visiting before they head out.”
Water samples are collected and analyzed from June through August at various Saskatchewan public beaches, including Regina Beach, Echo Lake and Pike Lake. Sampling is conducted to determine whether water quality meets the Canadian Recreational Water Guidelines. Water sampling began on June 23, and results will be available later this week.