East Lake Street,
Minneapolis,
Minnesota,
United States
In response to a surge in bacteria levels brought on by recent storms, city officials have taken the precautionary measure of closing down three beloved beaches in Minneapolis. The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board announced on Tuesday that Bde Maka Ska 32nd Street Beach, Lake Hiawatha Beach, and Cedar Lake Point Beach have been temporarily closed to the public until further notice.
The decision comes after testing revealed elevated levels of Enterococci and E. coli bacteria in the waters of these popular swimming spots. These bacteria are indicators of potential fecal contamination, which can pose health risks to swimmers and beachgoers.
The immediate closure of Bde Maka Ska 32nd Street Beach aims to address the issue promptly. The beach is set to be re-tested on Wednesday, and if bacteria levels fall within acceptable limits, it could potentially reopen later this week. Lake Hiawatha Beach and Cedar Lake Point Beach will undergo re-testing next week, following the necessary protocol to ensure that the water is safe for public use.
In addition to the natural beaches, the Webber Natural Swimming Pool has also been temporarily closed as a precautionary measure. Elevated levels of Enterococci and E. coli bacteria were detected in the pool, prompting its closure until bacteria levels return to acceptable standards.
Minneapolis Parks Advisory Map:
minneapolisparks.maps.arcgis.com
Source:
bringmethenews.com
