High E. coli levels close Vancouver’s Trout Lake to swimmers
Posted August 11, 2020 3:36 pm.
Last Updated August 11, 2020 3:37 pm.
VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) — Anyone hoping to take a dip in Vancouver’s Trout Lake is asked to stay away because of high E. coli levels.
Vancouver Coastal Health says the lake is closed for swimming and wading after a sample showed 1,700 parts E. coli in 100 millilitres of water.
The acceptable level is less than 200 parts per 100 millilitres based on the previous five samples up to a maximum of 400 parts in a single sample.
Notice: Trout Lake in Vancouver is closed for swimming and wading due to E.coli in the water.
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— Vancouver Coastal Health (@VCHhealthcare) August 11, 2020
High E. coli levels could increase the risk of gastrointestinal illnesses, as well as skin and eye infections, according to VCH.
“There is no way to say for sure whether or not you will get sick if you go into water that is under advisory, but you will have a higher chance of getting sick,” the heath authority says. “The risk of getting sick is higher if you swallow water or get water in the nose, eyes, ears or an open wound. Examples of possible illness include stomach upset, ear infection, sore throat, or wound infection.”
Sunset Beach closed for the same reason on Saturday. Signs have been posted around the area.
The closures will end once water quality tests to adequate levels.
