Is there a way to know by checking all of the boxes, if it's safe to swim here? (green2.kingcounty.gov)

submitted 4 months ago by pelespirit@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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My friends keep begging me to go swimming at this location. I've been told by locals that it's not a wise decision. I was wondering how I can tell? I don't think it's about bacteria, but more there are a ton of boats, planes and former industrial waste in the area. Can I tell from these tests?

It is Lake Union A522 if it doesn't link properly. Also, click all of the boxes to see the data and put in May through now to check the test.

FYI, I've seen people swimming there, they seem like tourists though.

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[-] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 4 months ago

I grew up on the other side of the Saelish Sea (Puget Sound). I'd not recommend must places in King, Pierce, or Snohomish counties (or basically any major urban area). I'd also not recommend salt water anywhere but the coast. If you want to go lake swimming, there are good spots on the Olympic peninsula (ex Lake Cushman), places like Whatcom Falls in the North, or Icicle Creek out towards Leavenworth.

Basically, anywhere in the Seattle metro area will be questionable, IMO.

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