Sign Up for Swim Advisories Before Heading for Water This Summer season

Published on May 19, 2026

Mecklenburg County, NC – As hotter climate brings extra residents to Mecklenburg County lakes and waterways, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is encouraging the general public to remain knowledgeable about water circumstances and swim advisories earlier than heading out this summer season.

Swim advisories could also be issued when a physique of water is taken into account a public well being menace. This might be as a consequence of a sewage spill, chemical spill, or dangerous algal blooms.  

Here are some easy methods to maintain days on the water protected this summer season:

• Know Before You Go: Sign up for Char-Meck Alerts by texting MECKNOSWIM to 888-777 and get swim advisories despatched to your telephone. You may sign up for email alerts.  

• Know What Algal Blooms Look Like: Algal blooms are sometimes inexperienced in look, resembling pea soup or spilled inexperienced paint. They can usually give off a foul scent. Unfortunately, you can not inform if an algal bloom is poisonous by it. If you watched the water incorporates a dangerous algal bloom, hold your self and pets away from the world.

• Know Who to Contact: Report air pollution on the lakes to 311.

When doubtful, keep out. For extra data on the most important water our bodies in Mecklenburg County, go to this interactive story map.

Additionally, residents are requested to assist shield native waterways by following current water conservation guidance and avoiding air pollution that may influence water high quality.

Media contact: Tammy Thompson, Public Information Officer, 704-577-2587, [email protected]

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