Birch Cove Beach in Dartmouth has reopened to swimming.

Tests taken the last week of June showed high bacteria levels in the water but follow up tests show the water is once again safe for swimming, as per Health Canada swimming guidelines.

HRM closed Birch Cove Beach Wednesday, July 4 saying the increased bacteria levels could have been caused by a number of factors like weather conditions and waterfowl.

Daily supervision throughout the summer months at most municipal beaches and the Halifax Common outdoor pool is from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Municipal beaches and the outdoor pools at the Halifax Common, Bedford (Shore Drive) and Cole Harbour (Colby Drive) officially opened to the public on Sunday, July 1.

Visit the municipality's website for more information about beaches, outdoor pools and splash pads.