State beach bacteria levels are low ahead of holiday weekend
There are currently nine state beaches where the state cautions against swimming ahead of the Labor Day weekend.
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There are currently nine state beaches where the state cautions against swimming ahead of the Labor Day weekend.
New water tests show that the bacteria and toxin concentrations at Crandall's Beach at Spirit Lake are now below safety thresholds.
SOLON — The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is recommending against swimming at several beaches in state parks, including Lake Macbride, due to the presence of E. coli bacteria.
Water quality monitoring program issues warning for several beaches.
The Iowa DNR has issued advisories for several Iowa beaches linked to an E. Coli presence, including four in north and northeast Iowa. Due to the incr