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Klode Beach Under E. Coli Advisory
While E. coli levels are high at Klode, they are even higher at Doctor's Park and Atwater Park.
If you planned on swimming in Lake Michigan this weekend, be careful.
Klode Park is under an E. coli advisory, similar to many other Lake Michigan beaches in the area. Elsewhere in the North Shore, Tietjen Beach at Doctor's Park and Atwater Beach are closed for swimming. The North Shore Health Department has posted signs on those beaches advising swimmers not to enter the water.
Jamie Berg, the health officer at the department, said the E. coli levels usually rise after a heavy rain, like the one we received two days ago.
"Usually when there's a heavy rain it stirs up the bacteria," she said.
While the health department does advise people against going swimming, Berg said those that insist on swimming should be sure not to drink the water, shower immediately after swimming and wash their hands before eating.
The beaches will be tested again on Monday. For updated information on beach closures across the state, visit the Wisconsin Beach Health website.
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