E. Coli Detected For The 3rd Day In A Row In Manchester's Crystal Lake

MANCHESTER, NH — The public beach at Crystal Lake remains closed Thursday as elevated levels of E. coli bacteria have been detected in the water for the third day in a row.

The elevated bacteria levels have now been identified in water samples taken on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, according to the City of Manchester Health Department.

The health department will be re-sampling the area on Thursday, and the results of those samples are expected Friday, officials added.

"Once E. coli levels are found to be acceptable, the public beach will be re-opened for swimming," the City of Manchester Health Department said.

Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria normally live in the intestines of healthy people and animals, but a few strains can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Healthy adults usually recover from infection with this strain within a week, though "young children and older adults have a greater risk of developing a life-threatening form of kidney failure," the clinic added.