BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – Santee Cooper has temporarily closed Russellville Recreation Beach in Berkeley County after water samples revealed bacteria levels exceeding state limits for natural swimming areas.
The utility company announced the closure in a social media post, stating that its labs found elevated bacteria levels in the water. While officials did not specify the exact type of bacteria detected, they emphasized that water quality will continue to be monitored.
Currently, there is no timeline for when the beach might reopen. Santee Cooper has not provided details on potential causes for the contamination but assured the public that regular testing will help determine when conditions are safe for swimming again.
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