The Times Advocate, 2004-07-21, Page 15Wednesday, July 21, 2004
Exeter Times -Advocate
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Funnel clouds were spotted in the area July 13, but minimal damage was reported in their wake. On the left, Robert Bray captured this image near his home on
Highway 83 near the weather radar station. On the right, Kathy Hodgins was able to capture a cloud opening.The photo was taken around 6 p.m.south of Elimville.
(photos/submitted)
Beach water
monitoring
program praised
By Pauline Kerr
SPECIAL TO THE TIMES -ADVOCATE
GODERICH — The Huron County Public Health Unit
was commended by county council for its Beach Water
Monitoring program.
During the July 8 meeting of Huron County council,
former warden Dave Urlin of South Huron said staff
should be commended for the program.
Penny Nelligan, director of the health unit, said there
were "difficulties" with the program but "now it's being
held up as the gold standard".
Urlin said he'd been criticized while county warden for
having beaches posted (as unsafe for swimming) but
people are realizing it's for their own protection.
Nelligan told council the Ministry of the Environment
had provided additional funding for beach testing.
Pam Scharfe, public health manager, had previously
made a presentation to the county's health and planning
committee on the current activities of the Beach Water
Monitoring program.
At the council meeting, Warden Bill Dowson of
Bluewater said the presentation was excellent and
should be made to community groups.
"They should hit the road with the report," he said.
A brochure was distributed outlining why beaches are
posted, and what can be done to help reduce pollution.
The brochure states a red sign indicates high bacterial
levels, and the beach is not recommended for swim-
ming. A blue sign indicates polluted water for up to two
days following a heavy rainfall, and during that time the
beach is not recommended for swimming. The signs are
displayed prominently at swimming locations. The red
sign remains posted until test results demonstrate there
is no longer a risk to the public.
As a general rule, swimmers are advised, "If you can't
see your feet, don't swim in the water."
According to the brochure, beaches are being polluted
by faulty or overworked septic systems, agricultural
runoff and sewage treatment plant bypasses. Beaches
are often posted after heavy rainfalls because bacteria
are washed into drainage ditches and streams from
manure and feedlot runoff. Moreover, fecal matter from
pets and wildlife is washed into storm sewers which
flow directly into rivers and lakes. High wave action can
stir up bacteria that has settled on the lake bottom.
People can help reduce pollution by observing local
"stoop and scoop" bylaws; preventing eaves troughs
from emptying out on top of septic systems; ensuring
washroom additions to houses are connected properly
to the sanitary sewer pipes or septic tank; upgrading
septic systems and keeping them in good working order;
fencing livestock away from streams and providing ani-
mals with an alternate water source; installing a runoff
collection tank; and developing and adhering to a nutri-
ent management plan.
Sampling locations include lakeshore sites — Amberly
Beach; Ashfield Park; Bayfield Main and South; Black's
Point; Goderich Main, Rotary Cove and St. Christopher's;
Hay Township Park; Houston Heights; Port Albert; Port
Blake; St. Joseph; and Sunset Beach; as well as inland
sites — Bluevale Dam; Brussels Dam; Exeter Dam; Falls
Reserve; Gorrie Dam; Morrison Dam; Wingham Dam;
and Wroxeter Dam.
For more information, contact the health unit at 482-
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