E. coli in water is measured as the number of bacteria found in 100 milliliters (mL) of water. In Vermont, when the test result at a public swimming area is 235 E. coli/100 mL or less, it means that the water is considered suitable for swimming. A result greater than 235 E. coli/100 mL means that the water is not considered suitable for swimming. Elfin Lake water was tested July 19, 2023 and the result was 25 E. coli/100 mL – well below the 235 threshold.
Elfin Lake Water Test
E. coli in water is measured as the number of bacteria found in 100 milliliters (mL) of water. In Vermont, when the test result at a public swimming area is 235 E. coli/100 mL or less, it means that the water is considered suitable for swimming. A result greater than 235 E. coli/100 mL means that the water is not considered suitable for swimming. Elfin Lake water was tested July 19, 2023 and the result was 25 E. coli/100 mL – well below the 235 threshold.