NEWS: Wake Reopens Beaverdam Beach Swimming Area

7/3/2009

Wake County has reopened the recreational swimming area at Beaverdam Beach at Falls Lake. The beach was closed Wednesday, July 1, 2009, due to elevated levels of the E. coli bacteria, but was reopened today, July 3, 2009, after bacteria levels tested within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for two consecutive days.

The County routinely tests recreational lakes for bacteria and when levels exceed EPA standards, the area is closed to “primary contact recreation,” which includes swimming or any activity where a person’s 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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