Protecting our water for clean, wet summer fun

Contributed by GUY OSACHOFF of the SKEENA HEALTH UNIT

DID ‘YOU know. that our recreational waters are becoming increasingly contaminated? _

Canadians have an abundance of fresh and salt water that can be used for recreational purposes.

Unfortunately, waters in and around urban centres and agricul- tural regions are becoming in- creasingly contaminated.

There are many sources of con- tamination, These include: sewage or industrial waste dis- ccharged into rivers, agricultural run-off (including manure, fertil- izers and pesticides) and urban run-off such as fertilizers which: promote algae and weed growth.

Other sources of pollution in- clude: storm water run-off, animal feces, numerous. bathers (especially those with infections), oil and gasoline spills from power boats and marinas and pollution from boateis.

Microbiclogical . contamination such as poorly treated sewage can cause a number of illnesses.

The most common are gastroin-

testinal illnesses such as diarrhea —

and respiratory, ¢yé, car, nose or throat infections.

Chemical pollutants may also pose health risks but disease causing microorganisms from poorly treated sewage are a prealer risk,

Swallowing water is the main way pollutants enter the body.

They may also gain cniry through broken skin or through the cars, eyes or nose.

Other physical hazards are also possible when swimming in pol- luted water.

If waier is not clear due to con- tamination or weed growth, ab- jects like rocks and broken glass much less visible and more likely to cause injury.

There are many ways individu- als can help to keep recreational water safe:

-Encourage your municipality and local industry to treat waste properly

-If you live in a rural area make sure your septic system works properly

-Practise pollution-free boating by disposing of human wastes hygienically

-Avoid using fertilizers’ near recreational water . Pick up your pet’s droppings

and dispose of them hygienically

-Take limiled amounts of food to beaches to discourage animals and birds which leave droppings. Don’t feed animals and birds and securcly close garbage bins

-Avoid going in the water if you have an open wound or an infec- tion

-Don’! use soap in recreational water, Soap nourishes algae and bacteria, helping them to grow

-Disinfect atl drinking water from lakes, rivers or streams, No matter how clean it looks boil it for five minutes.

Local health authorities monitor the water quality al public beaches on a_ regular basis throughout the bathing season.

They test the water using am ap- propriate pollution indicator organism,

This is a common micro- organism in the human digestive tract which shows the presence of fecal contamination.

Local health authorities are also responsiblefor investigating any illness or injuries resulting from bathing at public beaches.

If the number of reported prob- lems is unusually high the authorities will either increase thelr monitoring of water quality or close the beach to the public.

In some cases, such as an out« break of illness, tests for discase- causing organisms such as viruses are conducted,

The public is notified in various ways, including media reporis and signs along the shoreline when a body of water is consider- ed unsuitable for swimming.

More details on the reason for the closure and the potential health risks invalved can be ob- tained from the local health authorilies, .

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Thursday, July 28

1994 Riverboat Days baby contest begins, o open

until 6 pm Monday

Opening Ceremonies, displays and entertainment at City Hall

Buggy Relay on Lakelse Avenue C(mmediately following the opening ceremonies) .

Fireworks Display (Friday at 11 pm in the event of rain),

Friday, July 29 -

Riverboat Days Youth Soccer Invitational at

Christy Park, until 6 pm Kids Day at Terraceview Lodge, runs until 12 noon:

Srd Annual Childrens Fishing Derby begins open until noon Monday for kide 16 & under

Slo-pitch Tournament at Riverside Park Paddlewheal Tavern & BBQ until 10 pm

Saturday, July 30 Remax Balloon rides at Heritage Park. Proceeds tothe Children’s Miracle Network

Slo-piteh Tournament at Riverside Park Paddlewheel Tavern & BBQ noon - 10 pm

Artist Walk through local studios (time TBA)

Pancake Breakfast at tha Happy Gang Ceuter open until 11 am

Riverboat Days Youth Soccer Invitational at Christy Park, until 6 pm

Fun Day in Heritage Park

Riverboat Days Parade on Lakelse Avenue Beef BBQ at the Legion (follows the > parade)

Celebrations in the Park. Entertainment in Lower Little Park until 10 pm. :

Rogues Gallery at the Skeena Mall open until 2: 40 pm

llth Annual Salmon Barbecue at the © Kitsumkalum Reserve until 6 pm

Gitwinksaihlkw Dancers at the Skeena Mall

Time trial get underway at the Terrace Speedway. Races begin at 7 pm

Aurora Summer Arts School Showcase Evening at the REM Lee Theatre

Casino Night at the Legion (open to members and bonafide guests)

The Skeana Stomp (dancing until 1:40 pm)

Sunday, July 31. Remax Balloon rides at Heritage Park. Procaeda to the Children’s Miracle Network . :

Slo-pitch Tournament at Riverside Park, Paddlewheel Tavern & BBQ - noon - 10 pm

Artist Walk through local studios (time TBA) Fun Day in Heritage Park

Riverboat Days Seniors Mile on Lakelse Avenue. Open to all ages and abilities

Celebrations in the Park. Entertainment in Lower Little Park until 8 pm

10th Annual Slingere Race onthe 4600 block Lakelsa Avenue :

Time trial get underway at the Joe “Tarrace Speedway. Races begin at 2 pm

Remate Control Car Race in the K-Mart parking Jot open to allagéea ~

Riverboat Days colauring contest Judging a ‘Monday, August 1

Blo- -pltch ‘Tournament at Riverside Park.

Paddlewheel Tavern & BBQ - noon +« 5 pm

Artist Walk through local studios (time T'BA)

The Great Terrace Rotary Wild Duck Raca at Ferry Island

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