Officials are warning the public to stay out of the water near a popular resort on Lake Tahoe’s southern shore … after detecting “high levels” of E. coli bacteria Friday after a sewage leak. Water quality samples collected near the Camp Richardson resort revealed elevated levels of Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, according to the U.S. Forest Service’s Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Immediately after the E. coli was detected, the resort conducted a sewer line inspection, located a leak and began repairs, the forest service said. … According to the Forest Service, officials are collecting and analyzing water samples from Camp Richardson and areas east and west of the resort and will advise the public if they need to take additional precautions or if it’s safe to resume normal activities.

Other E. coli news:

• ABC7 (Los Angeles): Lake Tahoe officials telling visitors to avoid popular beach due to E. coli in water
• 2News (Reno, Nev.): Elevated E. coli levels found off south shore of Lake Tahoe
• The SJV Sun (Fresno, Calif.): E. coli detected at Avocado Lake