County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisories due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in ...

As the heat starts to soar today, it will feel like a great day to be at the beach. But the wind is creating currents and ...

Here's what we know. The NWS issued a Beach Hazard statement in Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties through Friday ...

Lake Michigan faces high waves and dangerous currents, prompting swimming warnings along Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan ...

Most of the closures are due to run off from recent stormy weather. The 14 Michigan beaches listed (as of June 21, 2024) are: Lake St. Clair - St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach Macomb ...

From algal blooms to harmful bacteria in the water, there are a number of factors that could cause a beach to close.

Multiple beaches throughout the state are either closed or under bacterial contamination advisories, according to Michigan ...

EDT a beach hazards statement was released by the National Weather Service valid from Wednesday 5 a.m. EDT until Thursday 5 a ...

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy flagged three beaches for closure and has another three under advisory, all for high bacteria levels.