Officials in Lake Tahoe urge visitors and residents to stay away from water near Richardson camp after sewage leakage at high levels of E. Coli bacteria in the lake.
The water samples that were taken near the resort on the southern beach of the lake returned with high levels of coli or E. coli, bacteria that could cause stomach disease if swallowed. The leakage is tracked to the broken sewage line in the resort, which is already located and is now fixed. According to the American forest service press release Released on August 1, pollution was discovered in modern tests; However, the officials did not specify exactly when the samples were collected or when the leakage occurred.
Until now, no diseases have been reported – but out of caution, the marks are now spreading warnings, boats and blasphemy to stay outside the water between Jameson Beach and Valhalla Boathouse.
While the nearby test sites, including those near Jameson Beach and Boathist, have not shown dangerous bacteria levels, the area is still under water quality consultations. The famous nearby spots such as Bob Beach and Baldwin Beach were not affected.
The American forest service, along with water agencies in the province and the state, works to test water daily to monitor the levels of bacteria. Once it is safe, the warning signs will decrease.
Officials say this is a good example of how Lake Tahoe’s summer monitoring program aims to work – catching possible health risks before anyone gets sick.
E. coli is found naturally in the environment, but some strains can cause a serious disease. Experts recommend avoiding swallowing the lake water and washing your hands after contacting the entertainment water.
To learn more about how to protect yourself from E. Coli, you can visit Site of Disease Control Center.