For some much needed relief from soaring
temperatures, make plans to visit one of McHenry County’s beaches this
weekend. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) conducted beach
water samplings at 37 licensed beaches on Wednesday, June 20.
No reports of increased bacteria levels were found so all beaches will be
open. Residents are reminded to obey posted water safety rules, “buddy
up” when swimming and never leave children unsupervised in or near the water.
To prevent illness associated with swimming, all licensed beaches on the 13
lakes in McHenry County are tested every 2 weeks for E. coli throughout the
summer to determine water quality. Additional and more frequent sampling
is done when elevated bacterial levels are found.
Water sampling results are reported to beach authorities. MCDH will post an
advisory or closed signage for beaches with elevated E. coli results. All
beach water results and locations are readily available at the MCDH webpage
www.mcdh.info (click Environmental Health,
quick links, “beach testing results”) or call 815-334-4585.
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