What is the quality of the water in canals? Can I swim in it?
Answer DISCLAIMER The material in this FAQ has been compiled from available sources on the world wide web for your guidance. To the best of the compilers knowledge it is factually correct but, as with all the waterways FAQs, the compiler, the FAQ manager and any contributors can not be held responsible for any errors or omissions. If you remain concerned about this subject then you should seek further advice from relevant medical and public health authorities Swimming in canals managed by British Waterways is prohibited by the BW Byelaws. Furthermore, there are known, if slight, risks of infection from a number of water borne bacteria and virii and the general recommendation from public health bodies is to avoid swimming in rivers and lakes if possible That said, many waterway users have been in the water, both accidentally (!) and deliberately (to clear the propeller blades), and have not suffered any ill effects. POSSIBLE WATER BORNE DISEASES LEPTOSPIROSIS Leptospirosis (commonly, bu
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