It’s safe to put on your swim trunks and hop in the lagoon once again.
On Aug. 19, a test from Fraser Health found that the Harrison lagoon contained high levels of E. coli, and the lagoon was temporarily closed until the bacteria levels decreased.
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The lagoon was tested throughout the 10 days it was closed, and was re-opened to the public for swimming on Thursday, Aug. 29.
According to councillor Michie Vidal, closures are normal for the lagoon in late summer, especially after a long dry spell.
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