BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C.–Authorities say a popular swimming spot could pose some potential health threats to swimmers.
According to Joint Base Charleston officials, Short Stay on Lake Moultrie recently tested positive for high levels of Escherichia coli.
They recently confirmed the news on their official Facebook page:
The beach’s designated swim area was closed for the weekend; however, people can still swim at their own risk.
Although most strains of E. coli are harmless, others can make you sick.
Some strands of E. coli can cause diarrhea, while others cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses.
The swimming area will reopen as soon as the water is safe, officials stated.
Short Stay is operated by Joint Base Charleston for active members of the military, DoD employees, military retirees and their families.
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This story looks to be from the 2nd of July by the statements I see. Is there any further update? Thank you!
We tried to get into the Short Stay today but it appeared to be closed down. Nobody was at the gate and there was a sign up stating that the swimming are was closed although it didn’t say why. We went over to the Overton Park which is next to Short Stay and the person at the gate said they had “tested positive for E. Coli again.” Seeing as they share waterways we decided not to go into overton either even though we were told they passed their monthly testing.