The concern of several residents sparked an investigation into the health levels of Maiden Lake Public Beach in Fernie.
Interior Health last tested these waters on July 18, 2017, and levels returned at 5 (less than five) colony forming units (CFU) per 100 milliliters.
Interior Health starts to get concerned when levels reach over 200 CFU per 100ml.
The lab where the water is tested cannot detect E-coli levels less than five CFU, this is why the most recent result is 5 CFU.
“This
Support local journalism today
Join thousands of other like-minded readers and sign up below to gain immediate & unlimited access to our news for the next 30 days – plus start receiving our newsletters.
Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines.
