Recreation Bay Beach: Closed For The Remainder of The Season
Written by Jeremy Zafran on 18 August 2022
An advisory from The Public Safety Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke that the Recreation Bay Beach will be closed for the rest of the year for reasons of health and safety. The closure is a result of newly discovered high levels of E. coli bacteria. Recent water sampling by technicians with Environmental Health Services (EHS) of Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services has revealed a rise in E. coli and has recommended the closure of the beach for the remainder of the season. Technicians also noticed large amounts of bird droppings on the beach from ducks and geese that frequent the area. With the hot temperatures expected over the next few days, water quality will not be safe for swimming. EHS will continue to monitor the recreational waters of Kahnawà:ke until their regular testing schedule ends in October.
