Several Michigan beaches are either closed or under a contamination advisory due to high bacteria levels.
According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, there are currently 6 closures or advisories in Michigan. Most of them are in the Lower Peninsula.
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Much of the increase in bacteria levels are due to storm water runoff, according to the DEQ, but some are closed due to a potential toxin-forming blue-green algal bloom.
Related: Gross: Study uncovers 10 Michigan beaches with most bacterial contamination
Michigan beach closures and advisories (as of July 17, 2020):
Sanford Lake - Sanford Lake Park- Midland
Muskegon River - Crawford Park- Osceola
Pontiac Lake - Pontiac Recreation Area - Oakland
Lake Bellaire - Richardi Park - Antrim
Bishop Lake - Brighton State Recreation Area - Livingston
Sugarloaf Lake - Waterloo Recreation Area - Washtenaw