Recreation Bay Beach closed due to elevated levels of E. coli

Public Safety Division Announcement

The Public Safety Division of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke would like to advise the community that Recreation Bay Beach will be closed for health and safety reasons due to high levels of E. coli.

Recent water sampling by Environmental Health Services (EHS) technicians of Kahnawake Shakotiia’takehnhas Community Services has revealed a rise in E. coli.

It is recommended that the beach be closed until levels return to what is considered acceptable for swimming and recreation.

EHS technicians will continue testing, and the community will be kept updated on further developments. For more information, please contact Environmental Health Services at 450-635-9945 or the Public Safety Division at 450-632-0635.

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Easter Holiday office closure

Friday, April 3rd & Monday, April 6th, 2026

All administrative offices of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke will be closed.

 

Please note the following changes to Waste Management Department services during this period:

 

  • Friday, April 3rd – Administrative offices closed
  • Monday, April 6th – Waste Management services resume as usual; however, there will be no cardboard drop‑offs
  • Monday, April 6th – Transfer Depot will operate with reduced hours, from 8am to 2pm

 

Garbage pickup service will continue through the holiday without interruption.

 

All essential services will remain operational throughout the office closures. Regular administrative office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7th, at 8:30am.