‘No swimming’ advisory issued for cove on Lake Norman after sewage spill

CORNELIUS, N.C. — A “No Swimming” advisory has been issued for a portion of Lake Norman Wednesday afternoon.

The advisory was issued after an estimated 405 gallons of untreated sewage was released from a home on Paradise Cove Court in Cornelius to a cove on the lake.

The untreated sewage came from a pipe damaged by a private contractor. It has since been repaired.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services’ Water Quality Program Manager Rusty Rozzelle said the advisory is standard procedure.

“Since this cove on Lake Norman is used for recreation, it is important to inform residents of the discharge and advise against swimming in the impacted area due to the potential risk to human health,” Rozzelle said.

Officials said Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services crews will monitor water quality in the area until conditions are deemed safe for human contact. Once safe, the no swimming advisory will be lifted.

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