Swimming advisory issued for section of beach in Oak Island

OAK ISLAND, NC (WWAY) — The state has advised beachgoers to be aware of the floodwaters being pumped to the ocean surf in Oak Island.

Recent rains caused flooding of streets, yards, and housing in parts of Oak Island and nearby communities. According to a news release, to minimize the flooding damage and to ensure roads are accessible for emergency vehicles, the town has pumped floodwater into the ocean near Crowell Street. Surfers and swimmers should avoid these sites.

These waters can contain pollutants such as waste from wildlife and pets, oil and gasoline from parking lots and waste from septic systems or sewers.

The town will place signs at the discharge site along the ocean beach to warn the public of the possible health risk and will remove the signs 24 hours after the pumping stops. State officials will notify the public after the signs are removed.