This Blog is to help provide timely information to those looking to live and vacation in Garrett County and Deep Creek Lake area.
Thursday, August 15, 2013
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT UPDATE
RESTRICTION LIFTED
August 14, 2013
Sampling and testing of the water affected by a sanitary sewage overflow
that occurred on August 9, 2013 in the vicinity of the north western
end of Marsh Run Cove in Deep Creek Lake indicate that bacteria levels
have returned to normal. All results are below the level considered
acceptable for bathing beach water by the Environmental Protection
Agency. Therefore, the restriction on swimming and fishing in the
affected area has been lifted. The Garrett County Health Department
advises that universal precautions should always be taken when coming in
contact with any recreational water. Every effort should be made not
to swallow any water, and bathing or showering after swimming is
recommended. Questions may be directed to the Department of Public
Utilities at 301-334-6983.
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