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These MI Beaches Are Under Contamination Advisories
The advisories come as weekend highs are expected to hit the 80s under sunny skies across Michigan.
MICHIGAN — Multiple Michigan beaches, including two in the Detroit area, are under a contamination advisory this weekend due to high bacteria levels.
The advisories come as weekend highs are expected to hit the 80s under sunny skies across Michigan.
Here are the beaches that were under a contamination advisory as of Friday afternoon:
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- Bryant Park Beach, Grand Traverse County - contamination advisory since June 25 due to high bacteria levels from an storm water runoff.
- Clinch Park, Grand Traverse County - contamination advisory since June 25 due to high bacteria levels from an unknown source.
- Dumont Lake County Park Beach, Allegan County - contamination advisory since June 18 due to high levels of E. coli.
- Emerald Lake Homeowners Association - Lyster Road, Oakland County - CLOSED since June 25 due to high bacteria levels from an unknown source.
- Four Mile Beach, Chippewa County - contamination advisory since June 11 due to high bacteria levels from an unknown source.
- St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach, Macomb County - contamination advisory since June 24 due to high bacteria levels from an unknown source.
- Sunset Park, Grand Traverse County - contamination advisory since June 24 due to high bacteria levels from an unknown source.
- Volleyball Court Beach, Grand Traverse County - contamination advisory since June 25 due to high bacteria levels from an unknown source.
To see advisories for public beaches across the state, you can visit the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Beachguard website.
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