A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
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The summer months are about cookouts, spending time with family, and of course swimming. The safety of swimming in Akwesasne is at the center of an ongoing project of the Water Resources Program of the Tribe. This article is intended to provide general information about the health risks to swimmers and recommendations to swim safely. What are the health risks? The main risk to swimmers of all ages is through ingestion of river water containing pathogenic bacteria—symptoms can include headaches, vomiting, and fever. Of course, any ingestion o...
