Water quality at beaches can be affected by both man-made pollutants and natural characteristics.. Manitoba's recreational water quality objective for total cyanobacterial cell count is 100,000 cells per mL (Water Science and Management Branch, 2011). Below 100,000 cells per mL recreational activities are considered safe. Water quality is also monitored at more than 60 beaches across Manitoba to protect public health. Data are available on request (instructions and data request form here). Further Information . Water Quality Management Section Manitoba Environment and Climate Change Water Science and Watershed Management Branch Box 14, 14 Fultz Boulevard
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To view beach data: (a) choose a beach from the map below and click on the beach icon, or (b) select a beach from the drop down menu at the right of your screen. For each beach, E. coli data and algal data are presented. Click on the "exceeds objective" text to view advisory postings for beaches that exceed recreational water quality objectives. Water Quality Standards, Objectives, and Guidelines are one of a series of tools used to protect, maintain and where necessary, rehabilitate water quality. The Manitoba Water Quality Standards, Objectives, and Guidelines were updated in July 2011 and were enshrined into regulation under Part Two of The Water Protection Act on November 28th, 2011. Well-known beaches in Manitoba are easy to find along Lake Winnipeg, Dauphin Lake and Lake Manitoba. All of these are close to the urban hub of Winnipeg. These beaches make for an easy day trip for city dwellers. Manitoba's lakes are big enough to enjoy recreational water activities. Water skiing, tubing and boating are all popular. BEACH CONDITIONS TO AUGUST 25. On August 23, a second level algae toxin advisory was issued for Ninette Beach on Pelican Lake. The concentration of the algal toxin microcystin was well above the recreational water quality objective of 20 μg/L. Swimming, drinking or other contact with the water at Ninette Beach is not recommended at this time.
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Manitoba also occasionally posts first and/or second level advisories in an effort to protect public health when densities of cyanobacteria or concentrations of algal toxin exceed water quality objectives . While less commonly reported, algal blooms also occur in rivers and streams in Manitoba, particularly during warm weather when flows are low. Beach Conditions to June 25. Water quality testing by Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development has shown that levels of escherichia coli (E. coli) were within recreational water quality objectives at all beaches monitored this week. Visitors are advised to avoid swallowing lake water, wash hands before handling food and avoid swimming with. The water quality at Manitoba's beaches are just hovering at recreational levels, according to this week's provincial beach report. Water quality testing by Manitoba Environment, Climate and Parks. Manitoba Clean Beaches. Manitoba Beach Water. Quality Monitoring App. Interactive app showing the locations of beaches monitored for water quality as part of Manitoba's Clean Beaches Program.
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Historical Water Quality. Passed water quality tests 60-95% of the time. This status is based on the latest sample, take on August 9th, 2023 North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on August 9th at 12:00 AM. Met water quality standards less than 60% of the time. This status is based on the latest sample, take on August 21st, 2023 North Saskatchewan Riverkeeper updates the status of this beach as soon as test results become available. These results were posted to Swim Guide on August 24th at 12:43 PM. Monitoring Frequency:
Surface Water Quality Monitoring Manitoba Water Stewardship has a network of surface water quality monitoring stations across the province. The department monitors about 50 sites on a routine basis and has water quality data available for over 200 bodies of water. These data, along with water quality standards, objectives and guidelines, are used Contact: Water Quality Management Section Manitoba Environment and Climate Change Water Branch Box 10 - 14 Fultz Blvd Winnipeg Manitoba, R3Y 0L6 Telephone: (204) 945-0002 Fax: (204) 948-2357 Toll Free: 1-800-282-8069 (ext. 0002)
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Manitoba Health says the spill occurred in the rural municipality of Gimli on July 15, when a sewer line damaged during routine ditch maintenance began affecting local water quality. Manitoba's Beach Water Quality Reports. Beaches Located in this Province. Lake Winnipeg's Beaches. Albert Beach, East Grand Beach, Gimli Beach, Grindstone Park Beach, Black Point Beach, Gull Harbour Beach, Hillside Beach, Hnausa Beach, Lester Beach, Matlock Beach, Patricia Beach, Sandy Bar Beach, Sandy Hook Beach, Spruce Sands Beach, Sunset.
