Swimming advisory issued again for Osoyoos' Legion Beach

Legion Beach in Osoyoos. (Destination Osoyoos)

Swimming advisory issued again for Osoyoos’ Legion Beach

High levels of E. Coli were detected in recent samples

Osoyoos’ Legion Beach has been hit with a swimming advisory for the second time this year due to E. Coli.

The Town of Osoyoos issued the advisory on Aug. 31 that recent water samples had shown levels of E. Coli to be above satisfactory levels.

Earlier this year Legion and Cottonwood Beach both had swimming advisories for a week.

No date has been given for when the current advisory will expire.

Questions about the swimming advisory can be directed to the Town of Osoyoos’ operations department at 250-495-6213.

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