Overview
- Village and park officials closed the Centennial Park Aquatic Center after two confirmed E. coli infections were preliminarily linked to the outdoor pool.
- Routine water samples taken earlier showed no abnormalities, so staff are collecting additional samples and keeping the center closed until tests and health guidance clear it to reopen.
- Health officials say most toxin-producing E. coli infections cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting and usually resolve in five to seven days with supportive care.
- Anyone who recently swam at the pool is urged to watch for gastrointestinal symptoms and contact a health care provider if they become ill.
- Officials noted common causes of short-lived E. coli contamination include heavy rain, swimmer contamination, or wildlife waste entering the water, and the closure is a precaution while investigators rule out these sources.