The National Park Service has issued a warning against swimming and wading in Rock Creek due to dangerously high levels of bacteria and pathogens. They emphasize the importance of avoiding water contact to protect both human and animal health, as well as the preservation of natural habitats. Visitors are advised to adhere to trails to ensure safety and compliance with bans on all forms of water contact within District waterways.
Swimming and wading are not allowed due to high bacteria levels. Stay out of the water to protect streambanks, plants and animals and keep you and your family (including pets!) safe from illness.
Rock Creek has high levels of bacteria and other infectious pathogens that make swimming, wading, and other contact with the water a hazard to human (and pet) health.
Please protect yourself and your pooches by staying on trails and out of the creek. All District waterways are subject to a swim ban - this means wading, too!
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