The first round of ‘After the Flood” Caspian Lake water quality test results are in. The most recent flooding was on Wednesday, July 10. Testing was performed on Thursday, July 11 and will be repeated on Monday, July 15 with results expected on Wednesday, July 17. The turbidity is improving and the high water level is receding.
- The threshold for safe swimming are E.coli levels of LESS than 235 E. coli per 100 ml.
- Four areas of Caspian were tested:
- Cemetery Brook delta had a test result of 60.
- Highland Lodge Beach had a test result of 3.
- The public beach had a test result of 53.
- The cove south of Black’s Point had a result of 980.
- The public beach E.coli test results are higher than is typical and tells us to swim with caution. We will not be closing the public beach at this time.
- It is inadvisable to swim in the cove south of Black’s Point.
- It is inadvisable to drink untreated water from Caspian Lake.
- Water testing will continue throughout the summer. Stay tuned