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E.Coli Shuts Down Beaches in Nevada County

NEVADA COUNTY (CBS13) - A number of Beaches along the shores of Lake Wildwood in Nevada County have been closed by the public health department due to E.Coli contamination.

At least three people have tested positive for the bacteria at local emergency rooms, according to a statement from the Nevada County Health and Human Services Department.

The department closed a number of beaches while tests are being done on the water.

It was unknown what caused the elevated bacteria levels.

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