(WFRV) – Several beaches in northeast Wisconsin are closed due to a report of elevated bacteria levels.
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources beach closings and advisories map, the following beaches are closed, meaning E. coli levels exceed 1,000 CFU/100 ml, indicating a more serious risk of illness:
- Lakeside Park Beach
- Blue Rail Marina Beach
- Village Of Butte Des Morts Boat Landing
The following beaches have an advisory, meaning the water quality criterion of 235 colony-forming units (CFU) of E. coli/100 ml of water is exceeded:
- Black Wolf Boat Landing
- Lakefront Park Beach
- Red Arrow Park Beach Manitowoc
- Point Beach State Forest – Concession Stand Beach
- Point Beach State Forest – Lakeshore Picnic Area Beach
- Point Beach State Forest – Lighthouse Picnic Area Beach
- Otumba Park Beach
For more from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on predicting beach conditions, click here.