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Safe and Healthy Recreational Water Use Encouraged This Summer For Immediate Release: May 25, 2012 Media Contact: Communication Office Vermont Department of Health 802-863-7281 BURLINGTON Memorial Day weekend in Vermont may includeoverheated marathon runners plunging into Lake Champlain, familiesdipping their toes into the slowly warming ponds, streams andlakes, and hoses filling above-ground pools near the barbeque. The Health Department encourages all Vermonters to take fulladvantage of recreational water opportunities this weekend andthroughout the summer, but to also use common sense, takeprecautions and be aware of health risks. The Health Department, along with the Vermont Department ofEnvironmental Conservation (DEC) and the Department of Forests,Parks & Recreation has developed an overall approach to watersafety that includes guidance on how to avoid biological, chemicaland physical hazards. All state parks with swimming areas will be tested weekly this yearand signage will be posted that marks the current water safetystatus. Swimming, boating, wading and other healthy outdoor activities arerecommended at managed, safe and healthy locations. Watercontaminated with fecal matter from humans or other mammals can bea health risk. The most common measure of bacterial contamination in Vermontwaterways is the amount of E.coli bacteria, said HealthCommissioner Harry Chen, MD. A level above the EPA standard of235 colony forming units for 100 milliliters of water means thatthe water is not suitable for swimming. Recreational water test kits can be ordered though the VermontDepartment of Health Laboratory by calling 1-800-660-9997. Anyone who suspects or notices a chemical spill or other source ofcontamination to a waterway can call the DEC at 802-241-3888 or(after hours) the Hazmat Hotline at 800-641-5005. Physical hazards can wash up on shore or under the water,particularly after flooding. Debris, trash, broken glass and othersharp objects can all pose injury hazards to beach goers. The vast majority of swimming and boating and wadingopportunities in the state are safe and we don t want to throw a wet blanket, over having fun in the water this year Dr. Chensaid. We just to remind everyone of the potential risks. Wear alife vest when boating, supervise kids who are swimming, and beaware of currents before you swim. For more information visit: Healthy Recreational Waters healthvermont.gov/enviro/water/recwater.aspx Swim Water Testing healthvermont.gov/enviro/water/swimwater.aspx Follow us on Twitter and join us on Facebook for healthinformation, news and alerts. The e-commerce company in China offers quality products such as Coil Winding Wire Tensioner Manufacturer , Mechanical Wire Tensioner, and more. For more , please visit Mechanical Wire Tensioner today!
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