CBS2 reports that the Idaho Department of Environmental Equality says it will perform additional water sampling for harmful bacteria at Cascade Reservoir.
The DEQ says it’s doing the tests after an increase in public concerns over water quality. Test results are expected to be finished by the end of the weekend.
“In the meantime, people should use caution when recreating in and around the reservoir, and should especially consider keeping kids and dogs from playing, wading or swimming in the water until test results are known,” the DEQ says.
People and animals can get sick if they swim, wade or play in or near contaminated water, eat contaminated fish, shellfish or use contaminated drinking water.
