Vancouver Coastal Health says eight beaches in Metro Vancouver are unsafe for swimming due to high levels of E.coli, or because levels could possibly rise.
They include English Bay, Kitsilano Beach, Second Beach in Vancouver, Dundarave Beach in West Vancouver, Sunset Beach, Third Beach in Stanley Park, Lions Bay, and Trout Lake.
The health authority says no-swim advisories are put up if samples repeatedly show high levels of the bacteria.
???? Operational update: A water quality advisory for Second Beach, English Bay, and Kits Beach has been issued by @VCHhealthcare. Swimming is not recommended.Learn more about water quality advisories or check the status of other swimming beaches: https://t.co/ckdZtIVTZi pic.twitter.com/gWF4qNZVtz
Vancouver Coastal Health 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.
