Residents and visitors in the vicinity of Hawks Harbor Apartments off Highway 76 In Towns County are being warned to avoid a specific cove of Lake Chatuge following the failure of a private sewer lift station. The incident has led to sewage making its way into the lake, posing potential health risks.
Authorities have confirmed that parts necessary for the repair have been ordered, but the completion of repairs is not expected until Monday. In the meantime, MountainTrue, an environmental organization, is stepping in to assess the situation. They will conduct water sampling in the affected cove on Friday, July 5th, though it will take 24 hours for the results to be processed.
Until the contamination levels are known and the situation is fully resolved, lake users are strongly advised to steer clear of this cove for all water-based recreational activities. This precaution is essential to ensure public health and safety.
Officials promise to keep the community updated as more information becomes available.
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