Macomb County beaches are constantly closing due to e. coli — What can be done to fix this aggravating problem for good?

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(WWJ) It's pretty difficult to plan ahead for a trip with the kids or some friends to Metro Beach when it's constantly closing due to too much poop in the water.

It may sound crass, but it's a truth well-known by Macomb County residents: When heavy rain strikes Metro Detroit, beach closures due to e. coli usually follow.

On this episode of The Daily J podcast, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what causes this contamination, and what can possibly be done to prevent it from continuing to ruin your summer.

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