Photo: ORCPeople are being warned to avoid Otokia Creek in Brighton as high levels of the bacteria E.Coli have been found. The Otago Regional Council said today it had taken water samples from the creek, which runs into Brighton Beach. The council would carry out further testing of the water quality and results were expected to be available on Monday. Otokia Creek is one of the 25 sites monitored by ORC on a weekly basis for bacteria levels. To find out more about the water quality at your local swimming site, contact ORC or visit: www.lawa.org.nz/swim

Source: Otago Daily Times January 11, 2018 22:41 UTC