Spraypark Poised To Reopen
by Seth Voorhees
Published Jun 22, 2006
An Ontario County spray park where more than 4,000 people became ill last summer is preparing to reopen.
The spray park at Seneca Lake State Park shut down in August, after an outbreak of cryptosporidium.
Changes being made this year include an expanded filtration system, and an ultra-violet water treatment system.
"UV is very effective against organisms like cryptosporidium, whereas chlorine isn't," said Jeff McDonald of the state parks department.
Park officials believe the changes will quell people's apprehensions about coming back, following last year's troubles.
"I would come back again," said Amanda Barto of Seneca Falls. "As long as they cleaned everything up and it was safe."
Last summer's outbreak sparked a lawsuit, filed by many of those who became ill. The suit is still pending.
Officials hope to reopen the Geneva spray park by mid-July.
