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In Depth
Wednesday, June 10, 2015

SAFE WATERS?
Summertime means lazy days on the
lake, afternoons splashing around
on creek rocks, and fishing from
riverbanks. But many waters, even
though they might look clear to the
human eye, can still be contaminated
with sewage and runoff, particularly
after heavy rains. Coliform bacteria is a
natural part of the outdoors, but in too
high levels, it can cause illness, cramping
or diarrhea. Some stretches of river
might look easy to navigate for kayakers
and tubers, but after a heavy rain, can
become treacherous. Do you know how
safe are the waters where you play?

Randy Poynter Reservoir
(Black Shoals Lake)
Lake Varner
Lake Jackson
South River
Yellow River
Lake Capri
Lake Lanier
Stone Mountain Lake