High counts of E. coli bacteria in Jones Lake and Centennial Park Lake

Tara Clow June 21, 2023 10:13 am Last Updated on February 8, 2026 12:01 pm

Jones Lake and Centennial Park Lake are currently closed to the public due to high counts of E.Coli bacteria.

The City of Moncton says this was found during routine testing of the water.

Kayaking, canoeing and other recreational activities are currently prohibited.

If you are a dog owner, do not let your pet swim in or drink the water.

Signs have been posted around the waterways.

The City of Moncton will continue to monitor the situation and advise of any updates as conditions change

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Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.