Health officials recommending no swimming at Rockwood Conservation Area ↗

ROCKWOOD—Health officials are recommending you do not swim at Rockwood Conservation Area due to high levels of E. coli bacteria.

Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Health Unit has posted the beach as being unfit for swimming and that if you do swim you do so at your own risk.

Health officials regularly check the water conditions at beaches. Conditions can change due to heavy rain, spills, sewers, and birds that live near the beach.

Beaches are \"posted\" when levels of E. coli bacteria exceed the Ministry of Health guidelines. High levels of E. coli bacteria can cause diarrhea or infections of your ears, nose, throat, eyes, and skin, says the health unit.