Swimming advisory at beaches: Ensure to check ratings before your beach trip, as certain locations may not be safe for swimming
In the heart of summer 2025, swimmers are being urged to exercise caution when visiting public beaches in Lanark County and surrounding areas. The Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit has issued caution notices, advising people to stay out of the water due to water safety concerns[2].
As per the latest update from the health unit, several beaches in Lanark County, part of the Ottawa Valley region, have been placed under a caution status. These include Almonte Beach, Almonte, Merrickville Beach, and Riverside Park Beach, Carleton Place in Lanark County, which are currently not recommended for swimming[1].
However, not all beaches in the region are affected. The status of McLean Avenue Beach, Arnprior, Rideau Ferry Yacht Club in Perth, White Lake Beach, McNab-Braeside, Robert Simpson Beach, Arnprior, Smiths Falls Junior Beach in Smiths Falls, Genrick Beach, Greater Madawaska, Rotary Park, Bonnechere Valley, South Crosby (Sand Lake) Beach, Rideau Lakes, Braeside Beach, McNab-Braeside, Smiths Falls Senior Beach, Lanark Beach, Lanark Highlands, Robertson Lake Beach, Lanark Highlands, and Cobden Beach, Whitewater Region, remain open[1].
It is important to note that no specific water safety rating data was found for Renfrew County beaches. Given the regional health unit's advisory affecting multiple beaches in the Lanark County area, it is likely that similar advisories or caution may be relevant across neighboring counties, including Renfrew.
For the most current and precise water safety ratings or advisories, it is advisable to consult the Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit website or local municipal sources directly. These bodies monitor and report on beach water quality and safety conditions regularly.
Other beaches in the Ottawa Valley are unsupervised, and it is essential for visitors to exercise caution and common sense when swimming. It is also worth noting that public beaches in the Ottawa Valley are tested weekly for bacteria like E. coli[1].
The Renfrew County and District Health Unit will begin testing beach water in their area during the week of June 16. This testing will provide more detailed information on the water safety status of beaches in Renfrew County.
In summary, as of summer 2025, the official public advice currently warns against swimming in several public beaches in Lanark County due to water safety concerns, indicating the beaches do not have a safe water rating at this time[2]. For the latest information on water safety ratings and advisories for beaches in the Ottawa Valley, including Renfrew County, it is recommended to visit the respective health unit websites or contact local municipal sources.
[1] Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit [2] Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit Press Release, August 3, 2025
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