Butler County lifts swimming, fishing advisory for the Great Miami River

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Water samples taken over the weekend have been consistently showing that the plant is no longer discharging high levels of E. Coli into the Great Miami River. A precautionary water advisory as a result of under-treated sewage was issued by the health departments last week.

In consultation with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency health officials have determined that normal river recreation activities may resume.

Officials encourage river users to follow the typical precautions including:

• Not drinking river water;

• Washing hands thoroughly;

• Showering after river use.