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Safety Report: High levels of E. coli bacteria on Sugarloaf Lake Beach, Sugarloaf Lake Road, Chelsea, Washtenaw County, MI, USA
1 year ago •source washtenaw.org
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Sugarloaf Lake Road, 48118 Michigan, United States
High levels of E coli bacteria have recently been detected at Sugarloaf Lake Beach. These high levels were detected through routine testing done at public bathing beaches during the summer months. The Washtenaw County Health Department was closing Sugarloaf Lake Beach in Waterloo Recreation Area on July 6th and it was reopened on July 10 after Test results are below actionable levels.The Michigan Public Health Code allows for public beach closures if E. coli bacteria levels exceed set thresholds. E. coli bacteria can cause gastrointestinal illness and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems. Elevated levels of E. coli bacteria may have been caused by increased use of the beach during the holiday.
Source: www.washtenaw.org/civicalerts.aspx
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