Swimming Advisory at Lake Norman Due to Wastewater Spill

Lincoln County Warns Against Contact with a Lake Norman Cove After 2,000 Gallons of Wastewater Leak

Lincoln County issued a swimming advisory after about 2,000 gallons of untreated wastewater leaked into a Lake Norman cove in Denver, North Carolina.

Swimming advisory at Lake Norman due to wastewater spill

Officials said about 2,000 gallons of wastewater leaked into an unnamed cove on Lake Norman in Denver.

No-Swim Advisory Issued for Lake Norman After 2,000-Gallon Sewage Spill

Lake Norman residents are being urged to stay out of the water after approximately 2,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into the lake, prompting a swimming advisory for Charlotte’s biggest lake. The Lincoln County Health Director issued the advisory at 3 pm Monday, August 3, after untreated wastewater leaked into an unnamed cove near 8001 Shore Drive in Denver, North Carolina. Officials said the spill was caused by recent heavy rainfall, which tr…