South Point Access Park Beach Closed After Testing Found E. Coli in Water

South Point Access Park beach closed after testing found E. coli in water

If you live in Belmont and were planning a trip to the water this weekend, you will need to change your plans.

South Point Access Beach to Reopen for Weekend

July 17, 5:30 p.m. update: New testing results taken Thursday show the E. Coli levels back within appropriate limits. The South Point Beach Access Park will reopen this weekend as a result. Thank you

Popular Lake Wylie beach Closed Indefinitely After Dangerous Levels of E. Coli Detected

A popular public beach on Lake Wylie has been closed indefinitely after routine testing detected elevated levels of E. coli bacteria (likely from a nearby sewage spill), prompting officials to warn swimmers to stay out of the water until further notice. Gaston County Parks, Recreation & Tourism announced the immediate closure of the swimming beach at South Point Access Park, located near the end of South Point Road. The closure follows a high E.…