It could be a good idea to stay out of the water after five Niagara beaches were reported as unsafe to swim this morning.
Ecoli has been discovered at Bay Beach in Fort Erie, Sherkston Wyldewood in Port Colborne, and Long Beach in Wainfleet.
Algae has been found at Waverly Beach in Fort Erie and Humberstone Centennial Park Beach in Port Colborne.
Human or animal feces infected with E. coli sometimes get into lakes, pools, and water supplies. People can become infected when a contaminated city or town water supply has not been properly treated with chlorine or when people accidentally swallow contaminated water while swimming in a lake, pool, or irrigation canal.
The main symptoms of an E. coli intestinal infection are bloody diarrhea, stomach cramps and nausea and vomiting.
Some people do not notice any symptoms. Children are more likely than adults to have symptoms. Symptoms usually start 3 or 4 days after you come in contact with the E. coli.
