Placer County lifts health advisory and opens public access to Carnelian West Beach

Published July 31, 2024

Placer County Environmental Health, the California Tahoe Conservancy, and NTPUD are pleased to report that water quality tests taken over recent days at Carnelian West Beach show that bacteria levels have returned to a normal range and are within California beach water quality standards.

As of this message at 5:00 pm Wednesday, July 31, the shoreline health advisory zone and beach closure are lifted for Carnelian West Beach.

Residents and visitors may resume water contact and recreation activities at this location.

Repair of the landscaping and picnic area at Carnelian West Beach is estimated to continue through Tuesday, August 6. The public is advised to avoid construction areas.

This message, as of Wednesday, July 31, 2024, will be the final incident update from Placer County and the NTPUD.

Information about the incident is available online at - https://www.ntpud.org

For public questions about the lifting of the health advisory, please contact:

Placer County Environmental Health

530-745-2300 - [email protected]

For questions about the original incident, please contact:

North Tahoe Public Utility District

530-553-5434 - [email protected]

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