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Lincoln County health officials
Coverage of Lincoln County health officials in the Nexus archive.
- 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.