Politics & Government
Macomb County Beach Closures
High E. coli levels have closed three beaches for swimming in Macomb County.
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.
While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open.
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