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mom2cameron

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Where do you find bacteria type and count? I've looked everywhere, searched everything I can think of and am coming up with nothing. We live in Oklahoma and my family lives near a lake and we have avoided it this summer bc of the fear of bacteria. We've been left our of alot of family outings.
 
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Mommafirst

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mom2cameron</b></i>

Where do you find bacteria type and count? I've looked everywhere, searched everything I can think of and am coming up with nothing. We live in Oklahoma and my family lives near a lake and we have avoided it this summer bc of the fear of bacteria. We've been left our of alot of family outings.</end quote></div>

Lyndsi --

They are required to keep a bacteria count. I think if its more than 100 count per million they need to close the lake (but I could be wrong). I know our lake is usually at 4 per million -- which is really good.

Who runs the lake: town, county, state, private? you should be able to get the information by calling if they don't post it on the web or at the lake.
 
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Mommafirst

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mom2cameron</b></i>

Where do you find bacteria type and count? I've looked everywhere, searched everything I can think of and am coming up with nothing. We live in Oklahoma and my family lives near a lake and we have avoided it this summer bc of the fear of bacteria. We've been left our of alot of family outings.</end quote>

Lyndsi --

They are required to keep a bacteria count. I think if its more than 100 count per million they need to close the lake (but I could be wrong). I know our lake is usually at 4 per million -- which is really good.

Who runs the lake: town, county, state, private? you should be able to get the information by calling if they don't post it on the web or at the lake.
 
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Mommafirst

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mom2cameron</b></i>
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<br />Where do you find bacteria type and count? I've looked everywhere, searched everything I can think of and am coming up with nothing. We live in Oklahoma and my family lives near a lake and we have avoided it this summer bc of the fear of bacteria. We've been left our of alot of family outings.</end quote>
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<br />Lyndsi --
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<br />They are required to keep a bacteria count. I think if its more than 100 count per million they need to close the lake (but I could be wrong). I know our lake is usually at 4 per million -- which is really good.
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<br />Who runs the lake: town, county, state, private? you should be able to get the information by calling if they don't post it on the web or at the lake.
 
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crickit715

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i do not let my daughter swim in a lake....i dont think its worth taking the chance of her aspirating on contaminated water. i know most feel differently, but we were always advised by our cf docs that it could be hazardous so i just plan other activities or places to go that she will enjoy as much as she would have swimming in the lake.
 
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crickit715

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i do not let my daughter swim in a lake....i dont think its worth taking the chance of her aspirating on contaminated water. i know most feel differently, but we were always advised by our cf docs that it could be hazardous so i just plan other activities or places to go that she will enjoy as much as she would have swimming in the lake.
 
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crickit715

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i do not let my daughter swim in a lake....i dont think its worth taking the chance of her aspirating on contaminated water. i know most feel differently, but we were always advised by our cf docs that it could be hazardous so i just plan other activities or places to go that she will enjoy as much as she would have swimming in the lake.
 
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BaylorCrew07

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I've swam in lakes a few times, and now much more frequently as I'm doing triathlons and all the tri swims take place in lakes. No issues to speak of here <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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BaylorCrew07

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I've swam in lakes a few times, and now much more frequently as I'm doing triathlons and all the tri swims take place in lakes. No issues to speak of here <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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BaylorCrew07

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I've swam in lakes a few times, and now much more frequently as I'm doing triathlons and all the tri swims take place in lakes. No issues to speak of here <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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ymikhale

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I agree with crickit715. I don't let my dd near a lake. We were advised to avoid anything with still water, so I prefer not take the risk of cathing PA.

IMHO, for what it is worth, unless your child is already colonized by PA it is totally not worth risking it (talking from experience dealing with PA).

There are plenty of other activities for kids to have, and as an adult who was never allowed to swim during childhood (for different health reasons), I can assure you that I feel in no way deprived. Of course at the time I was quite mad at my parents for forbidding me to swim but now I am really grateful.

Just my two cents.
 
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ymikhale

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I agree with crickit715. I don't let my dd near a lake. We were advised to avoid anything with still water, so I prefer not take the risk of cathing PA.

IMHO, for what it is worth, unless your child is already colonized by PA it is totally not worth risking it (talking from experience dealing with PA).

There are plenty of other activities for kids to have, and as an adult who was never allowed to swim during childhood (for different health reasons), I can assure you that I feel in no way deprived. Of course at the time I was quite mad at my parents for forbidding me to swim but now I am really grateful.

Just my two cents.
 
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ymikhale

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I agree with crickit715. I don't let my dd near a lake. We were advised to avoid anything with still water, so I prefer not take the risk of cathing PA.
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<br />IMHO, for what it is worth, unless your child is already colonized by PA it is totally not worth risking it (talking from experience dealing with PA).
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<br />There are plenty of other activities for kids to have, and as an adult who was never allowed to swim during childhood (for different health reasons), I can assure you that I feel in no way deprived. Of course at the time I was quite mad at my parents for forbidding me to swim but now I am really grateful.
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<br />Just my two cents.
 
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JORDYSMOM

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Hi Lyndsi. I'm in Oklahoma too. The health department for whatever city/county you are in should be responsible for posting the bacteria count. If not, then the city or township that the lake you use is in should have it.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

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Hi Lyndsi. I'm in Oklahoma too. The health department for whatever city/county you are in should be responsible for posting the bacteria count. If not, then the city or township that the lake you use is in should have it.

Stacey
 
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JORDYSMOM

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Hi Lyndsi. I'm in Oklahoma too. The health department for whatever city/county you are in should be responsible for posting the bacteria count. If not, then the city or township that the lake you use is in should have it.
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<br />Stacey
 
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ktsmom

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<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>mom2cameron</b></i>

Where do you find bacteria type and count? I've looked everywhere, searched everything I can think of and am coming up with nothing. We live in Oklahoma and my family lives near a lake and we have avoided it this summer bc of the fear of bacteria. We've been left our of alot of family outings.</end quote></div>

We also live in Oklahoma. A lot of the lakes are managed by the US Army Corp of Engineers and I have been able to find lake water level information on their website. But I think the Oklahoma DEQ is responsible for bacteria counts.

We avoid the lakes when the water temperature gets hot, and also definitely avoid stagnant areas at any time. Otherwise, we try to enjoy the lakes and not worry.
 
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