For Immediate Release
September 21, 2011
SWIMMING ADVISORY LIFTED FOR A COVE ON
LAKE NORMAN AFTER SEWAGE DISCHARGE
Cornelius, NC – The SWIMMING ADVISORY has been lifted that was issued on September
19, 2011 for a single cove on Lake Norman between Springwinds Drive and Peninsula Cove
Lane in Cornelius (see attached map). Lab results indicate that bacteria counts have returned to
normal levels that are safe for swimming.
The SWIMMING ADVISORY was issued after approximately 225 gallons of sewage
discharged to the cove on Lake Norman during the afternoon of September 16, 2011 due to a
broken sewer line on John Connor Road in Cornelius. The discharge was stopped by CharlotteMecklenburg Utilities shortly after being reported.
On Monday, September 19, 2011, water samples were collected from the lake by CharlotteMecklenburg Storm Water Services staff. The laboratory results of those samples indicate levels
of fecal coliform bacteria at below 10 colonies per 100 milliliters. This is well below 200
colonies/100 ml, which is the level determined to be safe for swimming.
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Media Contact: Rusty Rozzelle Office: 704-336-5449
Rusty.Rozzelle@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov
Location of Swimming Advisory
Location of the Swimming Advisory Issued on Lake Norman