Anyone who swims in a lake in Central Switzerland need have no fear of infection from intestinal bacteria. The water samples taken at 65 bathing sites in 13 lakes all have good to excellent bathing water quality. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox This was announced by the Lake Lucerne Supervisory Commission on Tuesday. According to the press release, there is no need for action based on the results. A recommendation to bathers is not necessary. The commission carried out the investigation with the Laboratory of the Original Cantons in Brunnen and the Food Control and Consumer Protection Office in Lucerne. It pointed out that only the microbiological quality of the water was examined. Other problems, such as "duck fleas", had not been taken into account. These are harmless, even if they can cause severe skin itching. + Floating through the Swiss capital! The water samples came from bathing areas in the cantons of Lucerne, Uri, Schwyz, Obwalden and Nidwalden.
