‘No swimming’ advisory issued for Lake Davidson cove due to elevated bacteria levels
Editor’s note: The “no swimming” advisory for this Lake Davidson cove was lifted on Monday, July 10. Laboratory results for water samples collected by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services showed bacteria counts are within safe limits, a county spokesman said in an email.
Anyone looking to take a dip in a certain Lake Davidson cove won’t be able to after a “no swimming” advisory was issued on Friday.
A routine water quality test on Thursday revealed elevated bacteria levels in the cove on the 341-acre lake, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services said in a news release. A source for the bacteria has not been identified, the release said.
The cove is just north of Griffith Street, near Windward Drive and Delburg Street in Davidson. Roosevelt Wilson Park is on the opposite side of Griffith.
High bacteria levels are associated with natural conditions and high temperatures, the utility said. Staff is monitoring water quality in the area until bacteria levels are deemed suitable for human contact.
The advisories are standard procedure, Rusty Rozzelle, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services’ water quality program manager, said in the release.
“Since this cove on Lake Davidson is used for recreation, it is important to inform residents of the elevated bacteria levels and advise against swimming in the impacted area due to the potential risk to human health,” he said.
To receive notifications of “no swimming” advisories in Mecklenburg County, text MECKNOSWIM to 888-777.
This story was originally published July 8, 2022 at 10:32 AM.
