Westwood Lake has re-opened for swimming

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed August 17, 2018 3:45 PM

Summary

Island Health informed the City of Nanaimo that E.coli levels at Westwood Lake have dropped below the accepted level and is safe for swimming. The advisory has been lifted based on these two test results. As a result the City of Nanaimo will reopen Westwood lake for swimming and other water activities.

Regular water testing will continue and any updates will be provided to the public as test results are received.

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Key Points

Effective immediately, swimming at Westwood Lake is open to the public.
For updated information on water conditions at Westwood Lake, please visit the City's website at www.Nanaimo.ca, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, or read Island Health's Beach Report.

Quotes

"We would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding during this closure. We are pleased to reopen Westwood Lake to residents and visitors for swimming and water activities"

Damon Johnston

Assistant Manager, Aquatics

City of Nanaimo

Quick Facts

Lifeguards will resume supervision of the swimming area between the times 12-6 pm, 7 days a week, until September 3, 2018.

Contact:

Damon Johnston

Assistant Manager, Aquatics

City of Nanaimo

250-755-7593

damon.johnston@nanaimo.ca

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