ORC Manager Resource
Science Dean Olsen said the samples taken on Monday showed
E. coli levels at 11 E. coli/100ml, compared to last
week’s sample of 921/100ml.
“This level shows the risk
to swimmers was very low on Monday (18 December) and is at
levels that we would normally expect for the lake,” Mr
Olsen said.
Last week’s high level may have been caused
by ducks, he said. “At the time of sampling, the staff
member collecting the sample noted many ducks in the area
being sampled. It’s highly likely this accounted for the
high reading. A water sample collected from Mill Creek at
the same time is being tested to determine the likely
source(s) of any bacterial contamination.”
Warning signs
about the E. coli will be removed
today.
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