On Nov. 20, the County identified a sewer spill at Lift Station #23 near Dove Loop that had occurred between Nov. 18 and Nov. 20, entering into Lake Wildwood as a result of an operational error during scheduled testing. The Nevada County Sanitation District takes full responsibility for this incident.
The spill has been reported to the State Water Resources Control Board, Cal OES and Lake Wildwood Association. Cleanup and water quality testing began immediately and the situation is now contained. The County is reviewing our procedures to prevent this from happening again.
Important Safety Notes
- Lake Wildwood’s large volume provides strong dilution capacity.
- Heavy rainfall during the incident further reduced potential impacts.
- Cooler seasonal temperatures limit bacterial growth.
Test Results
Water quality testing results for E. Coli levels can be viewed here: Results for E. Coli testing.
Test Results
