Bothell

Health officials are investigating a cryptosporidium outbreak associated with a swimming pool in Bothell, Washington. The parasite causes diarrheal illness and can spread easily in recreational water, particularly in pools where the chlorine-resistant organism survives normal treatment. Several local news outlets in the Seattle area, including the Bellevue Reporter, Seattle Weekly and the Federal Way Mirror, are carrying the report.

Public Health – Seattle & King County is investigating an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis, a diarrheal illness caused by a chlorine-resistant parasite, linked to the pool at the McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell, Washington. Health officials are warning swimmers who visited the facility and advising precautions such as avoiding pools while symptomatic, as the investigation into the number of cases continues.

King County Public Health says the cryptosporidiosis outbreak linked to the McMenamins pool in Bothell, Washington has ended. The parasitic illness, which spreads in contaminated swimming water, had prompted health officials to track cases tied to the facility. Local news in the Seattle area reported the announcement, and residents are reacting to the closure of the investigation.

Health officials in Bothell, Washington are investigating an outbreak of cryptosporidium, a diarrheal illness linked to a local swimming pool. The parasite spreads easily in treated water because it is resistant to chlorine. Residents are being urged to avoid swimming while ill and to shower before entering pools as the investigation continues.