River Torrens in Adelaide Closed Due to E. coli, Dead Fish

0:00From Adelaide, this is your February 26th update. Parts of the River Torrance and Adelaide are now closed off after test showed high levels of E. coli bacteria and lots of dead fish floating in the way. Water The city of Adelaide shut down the stretch from the Torrance weir to the Prince Albert Bridge, banning any direct contact with the water to avoid. Health risks like stomach bugs. Officials blame a mix of factors, including a long dry spill, a recent water release from a nearby reservoir and weaken rain that washed organic. Waste into the river. Low oxygen levels from all that build up also killed off the fish. Roars from local clubs and schools have shifted their training to places like West Lakes, impacting up to 500 athletes at peak times as they. Gear up for a major regatta in two weeks. Meanwhile, a long-time boat operator has canceled bookings due to a terrible stench that's worse of stream near the university. The council warns folks the steer clear of the water, but events like tonight's free

1:01concert at Elder Park will go ahead as planned. Paddle boats are also closed for now. More water tests are underway, and with up to 90mm of rain forecast for the weekend, conditions could improve soon if the downpours hit. This story is made possible by our sponsor. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.