OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality on Tuesday announced that a precautionary swimming advisory has been issued for Oak Island.
Per the NCDEQ, recent rain caused flooding in Oak Island and nearby communities, so to minimize flooding damage, the town is pumping floodwater into the ocean near Crowell Street.
“These waters can contain pollutants such as waste from wildlife and pets, oil and gasoline from parking lots and waste from septic systems or sewers. This notice does not imply that disease-causing organisms are present in the water; it is meant to caution beachgoers of an increased risk of contamination that can cause adverse health effects,” the announcement states.
Signs will be placed at the discharge site warning of the potential health risks, and the state will notify the public after the signs are removed.
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