McHenry
County Department of Health (MCDH) conducted beach water samplings at 37
licensed beaches on Wednesday, June 6. There were no reports of increased
bacterial levels. All beaches will be open.
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. The Department recommends refraining from swimming at least 2-3 days after heavy rainfall.
Water sampling results are reported to the appropriate beach authorities. Beaches that require an advisory or closing are posted with signs by the Department. All beach water results and locations are readily available at the Department’s webpage at www.mcdh.info (click to Environmental Health, under quick links, “beach testing results”) or by calling (815) 334-4585.
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. The Department recommends refraining from swimming at least 2-3 days after heavy rainfall.
Water sampling results are reported to the appropriate beach authorities. Beaches that require an advisory or closing are posted with signs by the Department. All beach water results and locations are readily available at the Department’s webpage at www.mcdh.info (click to Environmental Health, under quick links, “beach testing results”) or by calling (815) 334-4585.
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