Health Advisory still in effect and Carnelian Bay beaches remain closed due to elevated bacteria levels
This is an update for Wednesday, July 24, 2024, for the Carnelian Bay Sewer Spill incident that occurred on Thursday evening, July 18, 2024, as a result of a private contractor striking the North Tahoe Public Utility District’s (NTPUD) main sewer export pipeline.
To continue to protect residents and visitors, the Carnelian Bay West and Patton Landing beaches will remain closed to the public until further notice and the Lake Tahoe shore zone health advisory remains in effect through at least Thursday, July 25.
Officials are evaluating the water quality test results as they come in and the health advisory will be lifted or modified after at least two days of data show that bacteria levels are consistently below California beaches water quality standards.
Additional information about the incident and what to do if you came into contact with lake water in the health advisory zone since Friday, July 19, is available on our Incident FAQs page.
Placer County and the NTPUD will continue to provide updates every afternoon on the ongoing health advisory and closure areas as ongoing water quality test results are evaluated.
Media Contacts
For public questions about the health advisory and related health risks, please contact:
Placer County
530-745-2300
For questions about the beach cleanup efforts or beach closures, please contact:
North Tahoe Public Utility District
Justin Broglio
530-414-8401