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.
Lake union I would never swim in, because of the major reasons you called out. It’s heavily trafficked by planes and boats, and a lot of the boats don’t care, or their rich people who are not paying full attention. I’ve seen people SUPing in there, at least you’re more visible i guess. Idk if it’s right by like, their dock they own then fine, because no one should be coming in, but I would never venture out very far. Way way way too busy of a waterway.
Alki Beach and Golden Gardens is where I’d go if you want to get in the water. I haven’t heard any bacterial issues here in WA, but maybe do a news search on it? Those areas everyone expects people to be in the water and boats don’t go near.
There is a beach by the pedestrian bridge that is heavily used as a beach, even there?
I’m not seeing exactly where you’re referring to, doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist though, I’m just not aware of it.
I did find this though, may be easier? https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreation/parks-recreation/king-county-parks/water-recreation/swimming-beach-bacteria-temperature
King County doesn’t test for swimming at Lake Union, but thanks for the link.
Edit: Here is a screenshot of where they want us all to swim. Someone called it Goose Beach, lol.
https://imgur.com/a/Nsrr6uS