E. coli in Pittsburgh Waterways | Pittsburgh News

Summer’s here, but beware—many of Pittsburgh’s rivers and streams are contaminated with dangerous E. coli levels, making swimming risky. Fifty-five percent of tested sites last year had unsafe levels, mostly due to aging sewer systems leaking waste into waterways. Groups like Three Rivers Waterkeeper are on the front lines testing and reporting, helping agencies like ALCOSAN respond quickly. While fixes are possible, outdated infrastructure remains a major hurdle. If you do get in the water, wash your hands thoroughly afterward to stay safe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f4a881296e05344b