No Swim Advisory for part of Lake Norman lifted
Crews said a sewage discharge was responsible for the advisory.
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MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) – A No Swim Advisory issued Wednesday for a portion of Lake Norman following a sewage spill was lifted Monday, officials said.
According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services, an estimated 875 gallons of sewage spilled into Lake Norman from a failed pipe at Jetton Road in Cornelius.
Crews said the line was repaired and the discharge was discontinued.
According to Storm Water Services, staff monitors water quality in the area of spills until bacteria levels are determined to be suitable for human contact, at which time the No Swim Advisory is lifted.
“Since this portion of Lake Norman is used for recreation, it is important to inform residents of the discharge and advise against swimming in the impacted area due to the potential risk to human health,” Rusty Rozzelle, water quality program manager, said when the advisory was first issued.
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