Missouri official plans meeting to discuss Lake of Ozarks water quality

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri attorney general's office plans a two-day meeting to discuss water quality issues at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Attorney General Chris Koster says next month's meeting will look at scientific, technical and regulatory challenges at the sprawling mid-Missouri recreation area. Water quality at the Lake of the Ozarks has become a prominent issue after revelations last year that the release of reports of high E. coli bacteria were delayed.

Koster says the long-term health of the Lake of the Ozarks demands that numerous issues be addressed.

The meeting is scheduled for Aug. 17-18 at Tan-Tar-A Resort, on the lake.