County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

This weekend is expected to have some very nice summer weather, making it ideal for enjoying a day at your favorite beach.

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisory due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in Oakland, Charlevoix, Allegan, Macomb and Grand Traverse counties. E. coli ...

Here's what we know. The NWS issued a Beach Hazard statement in Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties through Friday ...

Don’t let those sunny conditions fool you. Thursday’s brisk wind brought on another cold-water upwelling along some Lake ...

Some Southeast Michigan beaches are closed heading into 4th of July. Other beaches have advisories, meaning that there are high bacteria levels, but officials have not closed the beach. DETROIT (FOX 2 ...

State officials say several Michigan beaches have high bacteria counts as the Fourth of July weekend nears.

A beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:55 a.m. EDT valid from Thursday 2 a.m ...

Lake Michigan faces high waves and dangerous currents, prompting swimming warnings along Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan ...

If you're planning a beach trip day this Fourth of July weekend, make sure you aren't heading to one of these six beaches flagged by EGLE for high bacteria levels.

From algal blooms to harmful bacteria in the water, there are a number of factors that could cause a beach to close.

With the 4th of July weekend approaching, beachgoers are advised to check the status of their favorite beaches due to rising bacteria levels causing closures, such as Lakeshore Beach in Novi ...