Chattahoochee Riverkeeper launches swim guide showing water quality

The Brief

  • Chattahoochee Riverkeeper will release a weekly water quality guide every Thursday based on E. coli testing from local waterways.
  • The guide will cover popular swimming areas including the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, Lake Lanier, West Point Lake, and Columbus.
  • Green check marks will indicate low contamination risk, while red “X” symbols will highlight high-risk areas.

ATLANTA Metro Atlanta residents looking to cool off in local waterways this summer will have a new tool to help plan safe outings.

What we know:

The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper has launched a weekly water quality guide to indicate where E. coli levels are safe for swimming.

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