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E. Coli outbreak discovered in Lake Lowell

E. Coli outbreak discovered in Lake Lowell
Posted at 2:33 PM, Sep 09, 2017
and last updated 2017-09-09 16:44:01-04

NAMPA, -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality says lab tests Friday found high levels of E. Coli, the bacteria that signals the presence of fecal matter, in Lake Lowell.

   Officials on Friday said people visiting Lake Lowell shouldn't ingest the water and should wash their hands after coming in contact with it.

   The state agency says it will monitor the water and try to find out the extent of the contamination and its source.