(WWJ) If you're looking for a day at the beach this weekend, your list of options just got a bit smaller.
A report from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) shows that bacteria levels at 18 beaches across Michigan are too high for swimming as of 5 p.m. on Friday, July 9.
So, what's causing the spike?
The heavy storms that hit Michigan this past week have resulted in an increase in storm water runoff, which tends to boost levels of bacteria.
The list includes the popular St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach on Lake St. Clair in Macomb County, and multiple beaches in Oakland County.
18 Michigan Beaches Closed:
Park Lake - Bath Township Park Lake Beach - Clinton County
Crooked Lake - Independence Oaks County Park - Oakland County
Ross Lake - Beaverton City Park - Gladwin County
Saginaw Bay-Lake Huron - South Linwood Beach Township Park - Bay County
Kiwassee Lake - Stratford Woods Park Beach - Midland County
Handsome Lake - Crossroads For Youth - Oakland County
Cass Lake - Willow Beach St (Keego Harbor) - Oakland County
Walnut Lake - Bloomfield Square Beach Association - Oakland County
Lake St. Clair - St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach - Macomb County
Grand Traverse Bay-East - Traverse City State Park - Grand Traverse County
Grand Traverse Bay-West - Sunset Park - Grand Traverse County
Grand Traverse Bay-West - Senior Center - Grand Traverse County
Lake Superior - Marquette South Beach - Marquette County
Wolverine Lake - Spring Lake Heights Annex I - Oakland County
Sherwood Lake - Ledgewood - Oakland County
Walker Lake - Emerald Lake Homeowners Association - Sandshore - Oakland County
Maceday Lake - Mountain View C.C. Subdivision - Oakland County
Elizabeth Lake - ECHPOA - Oakland County
