What does this mean? - Blue Flag Canada

 Water Quality Readings

Blue Flag awardees must have superior water quality. At beaches tests have to be taken frequently and 80% of results must have E. coli counts of 100 colony forming units per 100ml of water or less. More info about water quality testing at Frequently Asked Questions.

	Range of readings: 0 - 100	Safe to swim. Latest test indicates this beach met provincial standards for swimming.
	Range of readings: 101 +	Unsafe to swim. Latest test indicates E.coli at this beach exceeds provincial standards. Swim at your own risk.