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Swimming advisory issued again for Osoyoos’ Legion Beach

High levels of E. Coli were detected in recent samples
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Legion Beach in Osoyoos. (Destination Osoyoos)

Osoyoos’ Legion Beach has been hit with a swimming advisory for the second time this year due to E. Coli.

The Town of Osoyoos issued the advisory on Aug. 31 that recent water samples had shown levels of E. Coli to be above satisfactory levels.

Earlier this year Legion and Cottonwood Beach both had swimming advisories for a week.

No date has been given for when the current advisory will expire.

READ MORE: Swim advisory lifted at two Osoyoos beaches

Questions about the swimming advisory can be directed to the Town of Osoyoos’ operations department at 250-495-6213.

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