Friday, August 5, 2011
Three Macomb County beaches are closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. The following beaches are closed because of high E. coli levels: While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open. For a list of area beaches, check out our Macomb County beach guide.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Two Macomb County beaches remain closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. The following beaches are closed because of high E. coli levels: While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open. For a list of area beaches, check out ourMacomb County beach guide.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Three Macomb County beaches remain closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. The following beaches are closed because of high E. coli levels: While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open. For a list of area beaches, check out our Macomb County beach guide.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
The sun is shining, the warm breezes are whipping through your hair and Macomb Patch has five things you need to know to thoroughly enjoy the day.
Did you know the state capital of of Michigan is Lansing? Yes? Good. Here are five other things you need to know:
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Three Macomb County beaches remain closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. The following beaches are closed because of high E. coli levels: While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open.
Colleen M
5:30 pm on Monday, August 8, 2011
It's pretty sad when we live next to the lake and we cannot use it to swim in nor do we feel safe fishing either. more ›