The no swimming marker on Paradise Cove is gone

July 15. The no swimming advisory for the cove behind Paradise Cove Court near Jetton Road has been lifted. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services said that bacteria counts are within safe limits for swimming and direct contact.

The no-swimming advisory was issued on July 12 after an estimated 200 gallons of untreated sewage was discharged from a home on Paradise Cove into Lake Norman. The discharge originated from a pipe damaged by a private contractor. The pipe has been repaired and the discharge discontinued.

It was the second spill in two weeks.

Because both were accidents, there will not be fines.