Beach & Lake Water Quality

From Memorial Day to Labor Day, we test water at the beaches below.

We test for E. coli bacteria and blue-green algae and their toxins to protect swimmers and other recreational water users. If a water test is concerning, the beach will close for swimming until levels of E. coli bacteria or blue-green algae go down.

Before Swimming

• Always look at the water around you before you get in. Conditions can change quickly, and a test result may not always reflect the current water quality.
• Avoid swimming after a heavy rain because bacteria levels in the water may be high.
• Avoid contact with blue-green algae blooms. They may look blue-green, green, reddish-purple, or brown, and cause the water to be murky.
• Do not swim or let your pet swim if signs say the water is closed for swimming due to blue-green algae blooms or high bacteria levels.
• Be aware of any signs about swimmer's itch, a skin rash caused by tiny parasites found in water. Visit the state health department's page on swimmer's itch for more information on cause and treatment.
• Learn more in our blog post!