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Smith's Ridge Beach will re-open when E-coli levels at acceptable levels Corps of Engineers takes weekly samples from three beaches: Smith Ridge, Pikes Ridge, and Holmes Bend. Source of E Coli at Smith's Ridge Beach not known at this time. Lake vistiors with questions contact the Corps of Engineers Green River Lake Office at 270-465-4463. Click on headline for complete story By Andrea O'Bryan, Park Ranger Green River Lake CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Green River Lake has temporarily closed the beach located at the Smith Ridge Recreation Area due to high levels of E. Coli bacteria. The Corps of Engineers samples water from three of its beaches: Smith Ridge, Pikes Ridge, and Holmes Bend on a weekly basis. Smith Ridge beach is the only beach currently experiencing the E. Coli contamination. Holmes Bend and Pikes Ridge beaches had acceptable test results. The source of the E. Coli is unknown at this time but continuous monitoring of the beaches will take place. Once the levels of the bacteria drop to a safe level, the beach will reopen. People who ingest E. coli or related bacteria by swallowing water can experience stomach cramps and diarrhea. Some strains of the bacteria can cause urinary tract infections, respiratory illness and pneumonia, and other illnesses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visitors are reminded to take the following precautionary measures while enjoying the lake:
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