Health authorities are still warning against taking a swim at two Vancouver beaches.
Vancouver Coastal Health says Trout Lake and Stanley Park’s Third Beach have higher than normal E. coli levels and are not suitable for swimming.
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO 1130 NEWSRADIO VANCOUVER LIVE!Earlier this month, swimming advisories went up for eight beaches. All but Trout Lake and Third Beach have been cleared.
Lakeside Park Beach near Whistler also makes the health authority’s ‘not suitable’ list.
Meanwhile, Jericho Beach, Rainbow Beach, and Sandy Beach are all under investigation due to higher-than-expected sample results.
“This level does not imply that the beach poses a health risk, and swimming is not restricted, but investigative efforts are made to proactively identify the source of contamination, such as sewage discharges or animal and bird populations in the vicinity,” Vancouver Coastal Health explains.
It says exposure to elevated E. coli concentrations can increase risks of ear, eye, nose, skin, and throat infections and can cause diarrhea if contaminated water is swallowed.
For information on the conditions of all local beaches, you can check out the VCH Beach Water Quality map online.
—With files from The Canadian Press