Advisory for YOHO NATIONAL PARK, British Columbia

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YOHO NATIONAL PARK

Type: Boil Water  -  Active

Issued: 3/29/2024

Details:

BWA in effect.

Potable water is available in each of Yoho National Parks four campgrounds. 
Water from creeks, streams or lakes must be treated or brought to a rolling boil for a minimum of 2 minutes before drinking.

27/MAR/2024 - Parks Canada announces long-term water closure due to invasive parasite. 
Fishing, swimming, wading, the use of any watercraft such as a boat, paddle board, raft, or any other vessel in the area will be prohibited for at least a year. 

26/OCT/2023 – Positive detection of whirling disease; caused by an invasive, parasitic myxosporean called Myxobolus Cerebralis.