
NO Tubes, mats or life jackets allowed on water slides.

Swimsuit must cover the buttocks, no thongs.SWIMSUITS WITH RIVETS, METAL EYELETS AND ZIPPERS ON BACK SIDE PROHIBITED.NO aqua socks/shoes, eyeglasses or goggles.

NO bodysuits, leotards, leggings, yoga pants, or sports bras.NO t-shirts or cotton shirts of any kind.NO cut-offs, spandex, bike shorts, basketball shorts, or street shorts.NO jewelry can be worn while riding the slides.NO combs, sharp or foreign objects are allowed while using the water slided.Women who are pregnant should not ride the water slides.Do not use the water slides while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.Rider should not have back problems or heart conditions.Rider must be 48 inches tall to ride the water slides.Swimmer’s itch is found throughout the world and is more frequent during the summer months.” “Most cases of swimmer itch do not require medical attention.” “Swimmer’s itch is not contagious and cannot be spread from one person to another.”
#Swimmers itch torch lake skin#
While the parasite’s preferred host is the specific bird or mammal, if the parasite comes into contact with a swimmer, it burrows into the skin causing an allergic reaction and rash. These parasites are released from infected snails into fresh and saltwater (such as lakes, ponds, and oceans). Per the Centers for Disease Control, “Swimmer’s itch, also called cercarial dermatitis, appears as a skin rash caused by an allergic reaction to certain microscopic parasites that infect some birds and mammals. There area ways to preventative swimmer's itch: Apply sunblock, rub down very briskly with a towel after leaving the water and shower with soap and water.įor information on Swimmer's Itch please visit: įor Los Angeles Sanitation Watershed Water Quality Bacteria Table testing for Hansen Dam Recreation Lake visit: If you decide to utilize the Recreation Lake, stay clear of plants growing in the lake. The larvae causing Swimmer’s Itch may be present in Hansen Dam.
