Heavy rainfall is causing the overflow of stormwater and sewage along Greater Victoria shorelines.
The sewage, in the form of wastewater, has been significantly diluted by stormwater and is flowing into the ocean at a number of outfalls. Affected areas range from Finnerty Point in the Queenswood area of Saanich to Clover Point, and from McLoughlin Point to Saxe Point.
Capital Regional District water-quality staff is collecting samples. After consultation with Island Health and municipal officials, it was decided to post public-health advisory signs as a precaution.
