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All McHenry County Beaches Safe for Swimming: Health Officials
A beach sampling conducted this past week showed the beach water at all 37 licensed beaches in McHenry County is safe.
Submission by the McHenry County Department of Health
McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) conducted beach water samplings at 37 licensed beaches on Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30. All beach water samplings tested satisfactory.
To prevent illness associated with swimming, all licensed beaches on the 12 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.
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Water sampling results are reported to the appropriate beach authorities. MCDH will post an advisory or closed signage for beaches with elevated E. coli results. All beach water results and locations are readily available at the MCDH webpage www.mcdh.info or by calling 815-334-4585.
MCDH reminds residents to have a happy and safe 4th of July holiday weekend.
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