Latest Sample Results

Sample 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 April-October and biweekly from October-April.

Sampling takes place at thirteen sites across three locations: Olympic Village, Broker's Bay, and Vanier Park.

Please note that we have reduced our volunteer capacity in 2021/2022 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact our Community Science Coordinator, Alicia Elgert, at [email protected]

Latest Sampling Results

E. coli count MPN/100mL - Last sampled: August 11, 2022

Location	Geometric Mean Result (200 E. coli/100mL)	Site Status
Olympic Village	325.80	Failed
Brokers' Bay	17.72	Passed
Vanier Park	40.623	Passed

Past Sampling Results

E. coli count MPN/100mL - Last sampled: August 4, 2022

Location	*Geometric Mean Result (200 E. coli/100mL)*	Site Status
Olympic Village	145.60	Passed
Brokers' Bay	105.80	Passed
Vanier Park	154.53	Passed

When does a sample pass?

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.

Read our First Season Report on False Creek Water Monitoring

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