RDCK re-opens Taghum Beach to swimmers
By Nelson Daily Staff
Taghum beach users can finish the summer season the way they started, cooling off in the Kootenay River as the Regional District of Central Kootenay has re-opened the popular recreation hotspot.
“We’re happy to report that the water at Taghum Beach is once again safe for swimming,” said Cary Gaynor, parks operations supervisor after re-opening the beach Monday (August 12).
“Given the warm weather, we’re sure this will be happy news for park users.”
For the second straight year the RDCK closed Taghum due to bacterial counts that exceed Health Canada guide lines.
RDCK collects water samples on a weekly basis and counts for fecal coliform bacteria (E. coli) has been found.
Taghum Beach was closed for the same reason in July of 2012.
“Swimming in water with unacceptable bacteria levels can increase the risk of ear, nose, throat infection and stomach illness,” Gaynor explained earlier this month.
Warning signs have now come down.
For more in call 250-352-6665 or check out our website at www.rdck.bc.ca
