LaFayette Officials Extend Closure of Queen City Lake Beach Due to Elevated E. coli Levels
In LaFayette, Georgia, Queen City Lake Beach remains closed as city officials continue to monitor elevated E. coli levels. The closure, which will extend into the following week, is part of an ongoing effort to identify the source of the contamination. Daily testing has been conducted, but results have been inconclusive, prompting the city to expand its testing range. Officials are collaborating with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to manage a non-native duck population that may be contributing to the issue. Additionally, a sewer leak on a privately owned line has been identified as a potential factor, and steps are being taken to repair it. The city is committed to thorough data collection and is cautious about drawing premature conclusions as the investigation progresses. 
