The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) says there's too much bacteria at one popular swimming site at Smith Mountain Lake.
The VDH says levels of E.coli at the Ponderosa Campground on the Blackwater River section in Franklin County, are higher than state water quality standards. (Click here for a map)
VDH workers placed a sign at the beach to warn swimmers about the advisory.
According to the VDH, people who swim in water with bacteria levels higher than the standard, have an increased risk of developing gastrointestinal illness, skin rashes and ear infections.
“We encourage the public to protect their health by complying with this advisory,” said Dr. Gordon Green, Director of the West Piedmont Health District (VDH), in a news release. “Typically, an advisory of this nature is temporary and will be withdrawn once the bacteria levels have returned to a safe level,” Dr. Green added.
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