One of california's most beloved summer destinations, lake tahoe saw officials close beaches on its northern shore last summer after a private contractor drilled through a sewer pipeline. (fox26) — several lake tahoe beaches are now closed after a massive sewage spill Health advisories are in place at carnelian bay west and patton landing beaches after an unnamed private contractor accidentally hit a sewage line last week, spilling about 125,000 gallons of untreated sewage. Officials in lake tahoe are urging visitors and residents to stay away from the water near camp richardson after a sewage leak resulted in elevated levels of e Coli bacteria in the lake. Carnelian west beach has been closed since july 19 after some 85,000 gallons of raw sewage flowed into lake tahoe from a nearby main sewage line break along north lake boulevard.
Carnelian bay west and patton landing are closed and a health warning has been issued after sewage spilled into the lake. Federal officials are warning tahoe beachgoers to stay away from the water near camp richardson upon discovering a local sewer line leak and elevated levels of e
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