HUNTINGDON COUNTY, Pa. (WJAC) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake have announced on Facebook that Tatman Run Beach has reopened.
According to the post, a water sample tested Wednesday showed that E. coli bacteria levels were back within the “safe” range for swimming.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also added that bacteria levels fluctuate daily in bodies of freshwater like Raystown Lake and can vary greatly in different locations within the same body of water.
Both Seven Points Beach and Tatman Run Beach have safety inspections and water tests conducted weekly for the safety of visitors, but the post clarifies that the beaches are “swim at your own risk.”
Those interested in learning helpful tips for keeping safe when swimming in natural bodies of water are encouraged to check out the CDC’s website at https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/swimming/oceans-lakes-rivers/visiting-oceans-lakes-rivers.html.
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