Friday, September 18, 2009

Roundworm


Would you still swim in a lake that is possibly contaminated with roundworm? I have been training for the Daybreak Tri which is Saturday. I received an email yesterday stating this:

Daybreak Triathletes,
On Wednesday September 16th, Kennecott Land informed us that the Salt Lake Valley Health Department collected samples from the shores of Oquirrh Lake to determine if it has been contaminated with Ascariasis, known as roundworm. There have been three confirmed cases of roundworm in the valley, however it is unclear if the exposure occurred at Oquirrh Lake.
As race directors, we are committed first and foremost to your safety during the race. In accordance with USAT guidelines, US Trisports tests the water at each lake to ensure safety. Kennecott Land also routinely tests the water quality of Quirrh Lake to ensure that it meets Utah Department of Health standards. In all cases, the tests have shown that Oquirrh Lake meets proper safety standards for the tests conducted.
However, the test for Ascariasis is not a test that is conducted due to the rarity of the organism here in Utah. For additional reference we have included the statement from Kennecott Land below.
We continue to await the results of the testing from the Salt Lake Valley Health Department and will work closely with SLVHD and Kennecott Land in determining the best course of action for the swim portion of the race. The bike and run segments will remain unchanged and will go forward as planned. We will keep you updated by email and on our website as to the contingency plans for the swim.
Best regards,

I am curious what the test results will be. I will be a little bugged if they cancel the swim. I've been swimming more than anything else. Not that I am good but I will definitely not sink. Here's to good luck for tomorrow! If we do swim in the Daybreak Lake I sure hope I do not get roundworm.

3 comments:

Travis Butterfield said...

I would DEFINITELY NOT swim in that lake. Roundworm is disgusting! Check out this webpage.

Ella said...

Whoa. I just looked at that website For sure don't swim in that lake. I think I'm going to have nightmares tonight.

Krystal said...

well good luck either way!