10 Michigan beaches closed for high bacteria levels
Officials say most closures due to storm runoff
Cassidy Johncox, Senior News Editor
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DETROIT – A number of beaches in Michigan have been closed by the state due to high bacteria levels.
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has flagged 10 Michigan beaches on Friday, Aug. 6 for having increased levels of bacteria.
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According to officials, most of the high bacteria levels are caused by storm water runoff, which is especially common following heavy rains and storms like Michigan has seen in recent weeks -- and more rain is on the way.
The 10 beaches listed (as of Aug. 6, 2021) are:
Handsome Lake - Crossroads For Youth Oakland
Wixom Lake - Wixom Waters Midland
Pontiac Lake - Pontiac Recreation Area Oakland
Crooked Lake - Independence Oaks County Park Oakland
Lake Callis - Lake Callis Genesee
Lake Isabella - Essex Rd Isabella
Lake St. Clair - St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach Macomb