A swimming advisory in place for Wasa Lake was lifted just in time for Canada Day weekend, as Interior Health and BC Parks say levels of E. coli bacteria have dropped.
BC Parks initially put the advisory in place on June 19 due to higher-than-acceptable bacterial levels.
“High levels of E. coli can pose health risks, especially to children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems,” said BC Parks.
“Exposure may lead to skin rashes, ear infections, or gastrointestinal illness.”
According to Interior Health, samples taken from Campers Beach Site show levels below the safe threshold, just in time for swimmers to enjoy a weekend swim at the lake.
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