(WWJ) "No swimming" signs have been posted by the Michigan DNR at the popular beach on Detroit's Belle Isle.
The Detroit Health Department said Thursday that recent samplings at Belle Isle on the Detroit River have shown levels of E. coli that are above safe swimming levels.
As a result, the Michigan DNR has closed the beach to the public for the time being.
It's not yet clear if there's a chance that the beach — which is typically packed during the summer — may reopen for the weekend. Officials said it will remain closed until sample results show safe E. coli levels.
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Belle Isle is one of a total of eight Michigan beaches currently closed according to EGLE, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy.
The others, as of Thursday afternoon, are as follows:
Handsome Lake - Crossroads For Youth, in Oakland County
Wixom Lake - Wixom Waters, in Midland County
Crooked Lake - Independence Oaks County Park, in Oakland County
Lake St. Clair - St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach, in Macomb County
Big Seven Lake - Seven Lakes State Park, in Oakland County
Houghton Lake - Lakeview Park, in Roscommon County
Crystal Lake - Beulah Beach, in Benzie County
Storm water runoff is typically the reason for bacteria-related beach closures, although droppings left by geese and other wildlife has also been noted as a source.
Check which Michigan beaches are open and which are closed anytime at this link.
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