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3 days ago
- General
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WNF recommends no swimming at Lake Vesuvius beach because of E. coli
Jun. 2—PEDRO — On Monday, Wayne National Forest is recommending that people don't swim or even come in contact with the water at Big Bend Beach at Lake Vesuvius until further notice due to elevated levels of E. coli bacteria. The beach itself remains open for use. WNF said that follow-up testing and investigation are in progress and advisory will be lifted when the water quality meets EPA safety standards. Water quality testing on May 28 found a concentration of 712 MPN/100 mL, which exceeds the Environmental Protection Agency's recommended limit of 235 MPN/100 mL for safe recreational swimming. High E. coli levels can indicate the presence of fecal contamination and may increase the risk of gastrointestinal illness, skin and eye infections or respiratory issues if water is ingested or inhaled. "We apologize for any inconvenience," the WNF said on a Facebook post. For questions or more information, contact the Ironton Ranger District office at 740-534-6500. You Might Like News Ashland woman killed in UTV accident Business Azure Standard announces $9.3M investment in county News Concert series returns Tuesday night News Recognizing the Underground Railroad
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Climate
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WNF monitoring situation at Timbre Ridge Dam
Apr. 27—PEDRO — The Wayne National Forest has been monitoring Timbre Ridge Dam in Lawrence County this week, after recent heavy rainfall created a slump, or portion of earth that moves downslope, on the face of the dam. Currently, there are no impacts to public safety and wildlife. The Forest is monitoring the structure daily with a local Incident Management Team. For public safety, the Forest is drawing down the dam pool until the water level reaches the lowest point of the slump. Once this occurs, personnel will be able to assess the conditions and determine a path forward. The Forest aims to lower the water levels no more than 12 inches a day. Currently, water is being released at a rate of 2-3 inches per day. As part of the Timbre Ridge Dam Emergency Action Plan procedures, the Wayne National Forest has notified and is working with local elected officials and emergency response organizations about the issues of concern at the Timbre Ridge Lake Dam. The Forest is also coordinating with local emergency management agencies to ensure that community members remain aware and safe as the Incident Management Team makes all efforts to mitigate the situation. Should changes occur at the facility that elevate the levels of concern, Forest will inform and support local authorities so they can notify the public in a timely manner. The Forest will provide updates as they become available on its Facebook page at For further questions and concerns about the dam, contact Wayne National Forest Public Affairs at 740-823-0841. For questions about emergency notifications and procedures, contact Lawrence County Emergency Management at 740-533-4375.
