Swim advisory issued after 2,000 gallons of wastewater spilled into Lake Norman

A swimming advisory was issued for Lake Norman in Denver, N.C., after 2,000 gallons of untreated wastewater spilled into a cove due to heavy rainfall causing a malfunction at the Killian Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. Health officials warned of potential fecal coliform contamination and advised avoiding water contact until test results confirm acceptable risk levels.