E. coli contamination found at Pioneer Park Campground near Newport
CAMPING -- E. coli and fecal coliform bacteria was discovered Aug. 4 in the drinking water at the Pioneer Park Campground in Pend Oreille County.
Today Colville National Forest officials said the Newport Ranger District had notified guests who recently stayed at the campground if contact information was available.
No reports of illness had been received, they said.
While the campground three miles from Newport remains open, the drinking water system has been shut down while the Forest Service investigates the source of contamination.
Info: Contact the Newport Ranger District (509) 447-7300.
