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Swimming advisory posted at Cadboro Bay beach

Heavy rain on Tuesday causes spillover at Oak Bay pump station

Island Health advisories warning residents not to swim are posted at Cadboro Bay beach this morning, a result of heavy rains on Tuesday.

The rain caused 5,000 cubic metres of heavily diluted sewage to discharge through two CRD short outfalls in Oak Bay; subsequent water quality testing found fecal coliform levels unsafe for swimming in the surrounding area.

The signs will remain posted until Island Health confirms the water is safe.