"No Correlation Between Sewage Spill And Fish Kill," Says GC Health Dept.

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There does not appear to be any correlation between a July 11 sewage spill that occurred in the area of Lake Shore Drive and Route 219 and a fish kill, the Garrett County Health Department reported Friday.

The fish kill is currently being investigated in the area of Beckman's Peninsula and Green Glade at Deep Creek Lake by the Maryland Department of the Environment and the Department of Natural Resources.

Bacteriological testing outside the sewage spill area both before and after the fish kill began showed normal bacteria levels, according to the Health Department.

After the sewage spill occurred, a no-swimming advisory was posted in the affected area and daily bacteria testing was conducted until the swimming advisory could be lifted.

The Health Department's Environmental Health Services Division tests bacteriological quality of lake water each month throughout the summer.

"Normal results were found in all locations during the latest sampling, conducted on Monday, July 19," said a division spokesperson. "These results indicate that the lake is safe for recreational activities, including swimming."

A press release sent out last week from the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) read: "At this time, no evidence suggests a threat to human health; however, visitors and residents are advised to avoid touching, swimming with, or coming into close proximity to any dead fish."

MDE asks that local residents and visitors contact MDE at 1-443-482-2732 with reports of dead fish as well as information about anything out of the ordinary that may have contributed to the ongoing incident.

Questions about water quality and swimming should be directed to Environmental Health at the Garrett County Health Department at 301-334-7760 or 301-895-3111.

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