Are E.coli levels safe for tubing French Broad, WNC rivers July 4 weekend? What to know:
ASHEVILLE – With sweltering temperatures in the 90’s forecasted for the July 4 weekend, many might be planning to celebrate Independence Day on the water while rafting, paddleboarding or swimming down Western North Carolina’s beloved waterways.
But how clean are the rivers that run through this mountain region, especially the one flowing through the heart of Asheville?
When it comes to E. coli levels, it depends on the day, according to French Broad Riverkeeper Hartwell Carson.
Read more HERE.
https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2024/07/03/how-to-check-e-coli-levels-in-french-broad-river-july-4-weekend/74266051007/