Langford Lake’s Leigh Road beach is now under a swimming warning due to unsafe E. coli bacteria levels. Health officials say the water is not safe for recreational use.
Island Health announced the advisory on Wednesday after water tests showed elevated E. coli bacteria. This type of bacteria can cause illness if people swim or come into contact with the water.
The health authority explains that beach advisories happen when water samples show high bacteria or other contaminants. These conditions raise the risk of health problems for swimmers and visitors.
This advisory adds Langford Lake to a growing list of local beaches with water quality concerns. Earlier this month, warnings were issued for a blue-green algae bloom at Thetis Lake. Other beaches affected include Esquimalt Lagoon, Glen Lake Park, and Whaling Station Bay Beach on Hornby Island, all showing high bacteria levels.
People planning to visit Langford Lake or other affected beaches are advised to avoid swimming and keep pets out of the water until conditions improve.
