NEWS: Wake Reopens Sandline Beach Swimming Area

5/24/2009

Wake County has reopened the recreational swimming area at Sandline Beach at Falls Lake State Recreational Area . The beach was closed Friday, May 22, 2009, due to elevated levels of bacteria, but was reopened today, Sunday, May 24, 2009,after bacteria levels tested within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for two consecutive days.

The County routinely tests recreational lakes for bacteria, including Enterococci and E coli. When bacteria levels exceed EPA standards, the area is closed to "primary contact recreation," which is swimming or any activity where your head may go underwater. The County samples these lakes weekly each summer.

Citizens are reminded to always wash their hands with soap and water, and thoroughly shower after swimming, tubing or skiing in lakes.

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