McHenry County Departmetnof Health conducted beach water samplings at licensed beaches on Thursday, August 19 and results were within acceptable standards.
One beach, however, has closed for th season -- West Beach, 2400 Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake.
All licensed beaches on the 13 lakes in McHenryCounty are tested every two weeks for E.coli throughout the summer to determine wate quality. Additional and more frequent sampling is done when elevated bacterial levels are found. MCDH recommends refraining from swimming at least 2-3 days after heavy rainfall.
Water sampling results are reported to the appropriate beach authorities. Beahes that require an advisory or closing are posted with signs by MCDH. All beach water results and locations are readily available at the Department's webpage at or by phone 815-334-4585 or email
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