Fraser Riverkeeper
Vancouver beach goers were on alert in August, for high levels of E.coli contamination in and around English Bay. The False Creek Water Monitoring Program was launched to provide British Columbians with reliable water quality data and prevent the spread of waterborne illnesses.
Swim Guide, a free app and website, makes it easy for people to know when their water has passed or failed water quality tests in accordance with Canadian recreational water standards.
Join the Swim Drink Fish community and download Swim Guide today!
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Why Swim Guide?
Canadians have strong emotional bonds to their favourite swimming holes, but are largely unaware of the threats to these waters from industrial point-source pollution, municipal sewage discharges that are largely untreated, and CSOs (combined sewage outfalls) that dump stormwater mixed with raw sewage. Awareness of water quality is vital in BC's metropolitan areas, most of which have outdated sewage treatment facilities, and have point-source emissions and CSOs located near popular beaches. The app enables the public to make informed recreational choices and to advocate for both better water monitoring and pollution control at their lakes, rivers & beaches.
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