Beaches in Charlo, Dalhousie closed to swimming

Beachgoers in Charlo and Dalhousie are waiting for the results of more water tests to see when they will be able to go swimming.

Water samples showed bacterial contamination in the water Monday, forcing the Department of Health to close the beaches.

Tests showed high levels of enterococcusbacteria in the water but the source of the contamination isn't known, the department said.

More water samples were collected Tuesday for testing. The results may be known by Wednesday.

This is the first time a no-swimming advisory has been issued foreither the beaches at Charlo or Dalhousie Inch.

The beaches are about 15 kilometres apart on ChaleurBay.

CharloMayor Denis McIntyre told Radio-Canada the town wastold the bacterial contamination may be related tohot weather and theheavy rains that occurred last week.

The mayor was unsure if water from the rivers going into ChaleurBay could be the cause.

He was certain it was not thewastewater treatment systems of the two municipalities.