Bothell

Health officials are investigating a cryptosporidium-style parasite outbreak linked to a swimming pool at McMenamins Anderson School in Bothell, Washington, with 14 people reporting illness after swimming. Cases were spread through contaminated pool water, and authorities are urging anyone with symptoms such as diarrhea to avoid swimming for two weeks. The venue is cooperating with public health officials.

Health officials are investigating a cryptosporidium outbreak linked to a swimming pool in Bothell, Washington. Cryptosporidium is a parasite that causes diarrheal illness and can spread easily in recreational water because it is resistant to standard chlorine levels. The investigation is drawing attention as swimmers are being warned about the risk of infection at public pools.

King County Public Health says a 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 investigate the facility. The announcement means the pool is no longer considered a source of infection risk, and local coverage notes the outbreak has been officially closed.