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С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Onsite Water Protection samples fresh water bodies at public beaches and some private camps for E. coli and Enterococci bacteria during the summer season (late May–Labor Day weekend). This program is in accordance with adopted by the Board of Human Services of С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County in order to inform swimmers and others who come in contact with the water regarding bacteria levels in recreational water. These bacteria are plentiful in feces of humans and animals and indicate presence of feces, which may contain pathogens capable of causing human illness. Color-coded signs of green, yellow or red will indicate whether it’s safe to swim, if caution is needed or if it’s best to stay dry. Advisory signs at each site will display weekly conditions.
Green – No advisory; bacteria is below exceedance thresholds.
Yellow – Caution; recent test results indicate elevated levels of bacteria; enter water at your own risk. Advisory will remain in place until bacteria levels no longer exceed the standard. This status is also posted out of caution when a major rain even prevents testing.
Red – Closed for public health nuisance; conditions exist for elevated health risks. Body contact with water is not allowed. Beach will remain closed until the nuisance is abated.
Additional information about the advisories and the monitoring program can be found in the .
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To see the status of a recreational waters location:
- Click the icon for that location on the map,
- You can also view detailed data reports for a location.
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