No Swimming in Scantic River After High Levels of E. Coli Found

A water quality test revealed a high level of E. coli in the Scantic River in eastern Connecticut, a river association said. 

Results from a water quality testing on Aug. 3 said there are "very" elevated levels of E. coli in the river, the Scantic River Watershed Association said. 

Activity in the water is not recommended, the assocaition wrote on Facebook

In addition to Scantic River, E. coli in Powder Hollow is currently four times higher than last week's testing, according to the association. 

For more results, visit the Connecticut River website

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