A quiet cove off Lake Wylie is temporarily off limits after the City of Charlotte issued a No Swim Advisory on Tuesday for the area near Old Oleander Drive, following a sewer overflow that crews say is now under repair. Neighbors, boaters and their four-legged companions are being told to steer clear of the water until testing shows it is safe for recreation. Staff with Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Storm Water Services are on site collecting water samples to test for bacteria.
What officials say
According to City of Charlotte, the advisory covers a cove on Lake Wylie near Old Oleander Drive and was issued after a reported sewer overflow that is currently under repair. The city says the No Swim Advisory will stay in place until water‑quality monitoring shows conditions are safe for both people and pets. The city release also includes a map outlining the specific section of the lake that is affected.
How testing works
Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Storm Water Services routinely monitors area lakes and coordinates additional sampling whenever discharges or blooms are reported. Staff pull water samples for laboratory analysis to check bacteria levels and other key indicators before officials decide whether the water is safe again for recreation. Those monitoring procedures determine when health advisories like this one can be lifted.
How to get alerts
According to City of Charlotte, residents who want real‑time updates on this and future advisories can sign up for CharMeck Alerts by texting MECKNOSWIM to 888‑777 or registering online. Until the city gives the all clear, officials are urging swimmers, boaters and pet owners to avoid the affected cove.
