Recreational Water
Bookmark and Share
Inspecting the water where we swim, play or boat

Our pools, lakes and marine beaches - the water where we swim, play or boat - can be a source of disease or injury.

Our environmental health officers monitor recreational beaches weekly during the swimming season. They also inspect and approve commercial pools and hot tubs regularly throughout the year.

Water quality reports

If water exceeds the safety limit of 200 coliforms per 100 mililitres of water, our medical health officer will post warning signs that the water does not meet health standards for swimming or wading. This is because there is a higher risk of acquiring an infection above this level of contamination.

Find current beach water quality reports.

Advisories

There are no advisories at this time.

Contact us

Links will take you to the Find Services directory listing, which includes descriptions, contact details and related documents for our services.

The Government of BC Providence Health Care
Privacy Statement & Terms of Use|Login|Staff | © 2010 Vancouver Coastal Health