Latest Sample Results
Results from the Vancouver Water Monitoring Hub
Fraser Riverkeeper monitors the recreational water quality of False Creek. Our dedicated team of staff and volunteers collect water samples on a weekly basis from May-October and biweekly from October-April.
Sampling takes place at thirteen sites across three locations: Olympic Village, Brokers' Bay, and Vanier Park.
Are you interested in volunteering? Please contact our Community Science Coordinator, Alicia Elgert, at aliciaelgert@swimdrinkfish.ca
Latest Results
E. coli count MPN/100mL - Last sampled: October 16, 2022
| Location | Geometric Mean Result (200 E. coli/100mL) | Site Status |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Village | 5.03 | Passed |
| Brokers’ Bay | 19.55 | Passed |
| Vanier Park | 10.48 | Passed |
| Location | Geometric Mean Result (200 E. coli/100mL) | Site Status |
|---|---|---|
| Olympic Village | 7.61 | Passed |
| Brokers’ Bay | 6.86 | Passed |
| Vanier Park | 5.16 | Passed |
E. coli count MPN/100mL - Last sampled: October 6, 2022
Past Results
Past Results
When does a sample pass?
Fraser Riverkeeper follows the Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water Quality. The recommended threshold for bathing is: a geometric mean of 200 E coli/100mL and a single sample of 400 E coli/100 mL.
A beach is marked Green in Swim Guide when geometric mean results are under 200 E.coli / 100 mL water and single sample results are below 400 E.coli/100mL.
A beach is marked Red when the geometric mean results are equal to or above 200 E.coli / 100 mL water or single sample results are above 400 E.coli/100 mL.
A beach is marked Grey when there are no current results or there is no available information.
The geometric mean is calculated based on the 5 last samples within 30 days. We do not calculate a geometric mean during the winter months, as we sample bi-weekly rather than weekly.
The single sample is the weekly sample result.