Bothell

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.

Public Health – Seattle & King County says a cryptosporidiosis outbreak linked to McMenamins' Anderson School pool in Bothell, Washington is over. The parasitic illness, which spreads in contaminated pool water and causes diarrhea, had prompted health officials to track cases tied to the popular venue, with the pool's reopening following the all-clear.