Papermill Dam Beach Advisory Lifted - August 9th

PORT ALBERNI, BC – First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) has lifted the advisory for the beach immediately across the river from Papermill Dam Park advising water samples taken Wednesday and Thursday indicate that Enterococci bacteria levels have returned to within acceptable levels. Island Health has advised the City of Port Alberni that the advisory for the beach at Papermill Dam may also be lifted.

The City will continue to monitor water samples at all public beach sites and communicate results as required.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Tim Pley, CAO
City of Port Alberni
250-720-2824
timothy_pley@portalberni.ca