10 Michigan beaches closed due to high bacteria levels
Several Michigan beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels heading into Labor Day weekend.
According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, there are currently 10 closures and advisories in Michigan. Most of them are in the Lower Peninsula.
Related: Gross: Study uncovers 10 Michigan beaches with most bacterial contamination
Here's the list of beach closures: Reed Lake - Reed Lake Property Owners Oakland White Lake - Maple Park Muskegon Lake Superior - Lighthouse Overlook Keweenaw Lake Superior - Copper Harbor- West Lagoon Keweenaw Wolverine Lake - Spring Lake Heights Oakland Saginaw Bay-Lake Huron - Singing Bridge Beach Arenac Silver Lake - City Park Beach Genesee Mott Lake - Bluebell Beach Genesee Sunday Lake - Sunday Lake Beach Gogebic Crystal Lake - Beulah Beach Benzie
Much of the increase in bacteria levels are due to storm water runoff, according to the DEQ, but some have unknown sources.
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