Water advisory issued

By Dylana Milobar

WATER QUALITY ADVISORY

Public warned of E. coli contamination near 3 Shuswap Lake campgrounds

Jul 21, 2019 | 8:05 AM

SALMON ARM — Swimmers, campers, and those headed out on the water are being warned of possible bacteria contamination in parts of Shuswap Lake today.

The Adams Lake Indian Band issued a beach advisory today (July 20), which states that the water is unsafe for swimming and other activities due to the presence of E. coli bacteria.

The areas impacted include the Sandy Point Campground, Pierre’s Point Campground and Glen Echo Campground.

The statement from the band says water testing found high levels of the bacteria in the area, which can pose health risks to people exposed to it.

The advisory asks the public to avoid using the trails, and to keep children from playing in the treed area beside the campground.

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So far, no advisories have been issued for surrounding campgrounds in other areas of the lake.

Sandy Point Campground water advisory