More than a dozen Michigan beaches are facing closures heading into the weekend due to increased bacteria levels.

Nearly a dozen Michigan beaches are facing closures heading into the weekend due to increased bacteria levels.

Nine Michigan beaches are facing closures heading into the weekend due to increased bacteria levels.

Two popular Michigan beaches are facing closures heading into the weekend due to increased bacteria levels.

Several Michigan beaches are closed heading into the holiday weekend due to high bacteria levels.

Several Michigan beaches, including four in Southeast Michigan, are facing closures heading into the weekend due to an increased bacteria level.

Several Michigan beaches are facing closures heading into the weekend due to an increased bacteria level.

Several Michigan beaches, mostly in the Lower Peninsula, are facing closures due to an increased bacteria level ahead of a busy holiday weekend.

A number of beaches in Michigan have been closed by the state due to high bacteria levels.

A number of beaches in Michigan have been closed by the state due to high bacteria levels.

A number of beaches in Michigan have been closed by the state due to high bacteria levels.

Several Michigan beaches, mostly in the Lower Peninsula, are facing closures due to an increased bacteria level.

Several Michigan beaches, mostly in Southeast Michigan, are facing closures due to an increased bacteria level.

The event behind all this came in 2019, when a broken pipe spewed fumes and sent residents scrambling for fresh air. READ: Detroit Marathon oil refinery hit with violation notice from state environmental groupThe state levied about $80,000 in fines on top of the cash that Marathon will be spending in the neighborhood. On Feb. 2, 2019 the polar vortex helped split a major Marathon refinery pipe. We feel this is a win win, it brings the dollars back into the community. READ: Enough is enough: People living near Marathon Refinery want out

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. 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 contaminationMichigan beach closures and advisories (as of July 17, 2020):Sanford Lake - Sanford Lake Park- MidlandMuskegon River - Crawford Park- OsceolaPontiac Lake - Pontiac Recreation Area - OaklandLake Bellaire - Richardi Park - AntrimBishop Lake - Brighton State Recreation Area - LivingstonSugarloaf Lake - Waterloo Recreation Area - Washtenaw

Several Michigan beaches are either closed or under a contamination advisory due to high bacteria levels heading into Fourth of July weekend. According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, there are currently 10 closures or advisories in Michigan. Most of them are in the Upper Peninsula. 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 contaminationMichigan beach closures and advisories (as of July 1, 2020):Sanford Lake - Sanford Lake Park - Midland (Closure)Muskegon River - Crawford Park - Osceola (Contamination Advisory)Lake Michigan - Veterans Memorial Park - Antrim (Contamination Advisory)Pike Bay at Portage Canal / Lake Superior - Chassell Beach - Houghton (Contamination Advisory)Torch Lake - Dreamland Camp - Houghton (Contamination Advisory)Portage Canal / Lake Superior - Hancock City Beach - Houghton (Contamination Advisory)Portage Canal / Lake Superior - Houghton City Beach - Houghton (Contamination Advisory)Portage Canal / Lake Superior - Sandy Bottom Beach/ Dollar Bay - Houghton (Contamination Advisory)Torch Lake / Portage Canal / Lake Superior - Lake Linden Campground Beach - Houghton (Contamination Advisory)Torch Lake / Portage Canal / Lake Superior - Hubbell Park - Houghton (Contamination Advisory)

EDENVILLE, Mich. The Local 4 Defenders have uncovered new information about who is responsible for the failure of the Edenville Dam, which led to catastrophic floods in mid-Michigan. READ: Catastrophic flooding, evacuations in mid-Michigan as dams fail: What to knowThe situation has turned into a bitterly contested finger pointing match on who is to blame for the Edenville Dam failure. Dam failure isnt unheard of in Michigan. Lack of investment in dam infrastructure is not uncommon in Michigan dams, which have suffered from deferred maintenance over the course of decades. That, combined with the historic rainfall and flooding, were factors in the Edenville Dam failure."

EDENVILLE, Mich. – The Local 4 Defenders have uncovered new information about who is responsible for the failure of the Edenville Dam, which led to catastrophic floods in mid-Michigan. The owners of the Edenville Dam have been cited by federal regulators since 2004 for safety issues. The company that owns the aging, crumbling 96-year-old dam, Boyce Hydro, was cited for years for its failure to increase the project spillway capacity. Lack of investment in dam infrastructure is not uncommon in Michigan dams, which have suffered from deferred maintenance over the course of decades. That, combined with the historic rainfall and flooding, were factors in the Edenville Dam failure."

Several Michigan beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels heading into Labor Day weekend. According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, there are currently 11 closures and advisories in Michigan. Most of them are in the Lower Peninsula. Related: Gross: Study uncovers 10 Michigan beaches with most bacterial contaminationHere's the list of beach closures:Much of the increase in bacteria levels are due to storm water runoff, according to the DEQ, but some have unknown sources. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Several Michigan beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels. According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, there are currently 7 closures and advisories in Michigan, all in the Lower Peninsula. Related: Gross: Study uncovers 10 Michigan beaches with most bacterial contaminationHere's the list of beach closures:Much of the increase in bacteria levels are due to storm water runoff, according to the DEQ, but some have unknown sources. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Several Michigan beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels. According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, there are currently 10 closures and advisories in Michigan, all in the Lower Peninsula. Related: Gross: Study uncovers 10 Michigan beaches with most bacterial contaminationHere's the list of beach closures:Much of the increase in bacteria levels are due to storm water runoff, according to the DEQ, but some have unknown sources. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Several Michigan beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels. According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, there are currently seven closures and advisories in Michigan, all in the Lower Peninsula. Related: Gross: Study uncovers 10 Michigan beaches with most bacterial contaminationHere's the list of beach closures:Much of the increase in bacteria levels are due to storm water runoff, according to the DEQ, but some have unknown sources. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Several Michigan beaches are closed due to high bacteria levels. According to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, there are currently eight closures and advisories in Michigan, all in the Lower Peninsula. Here's the list of beach closures:Much of the increase in bacteria levels are due to storm water runoff, according to the DEQ, but some have unknown sources. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

As temperatures approach 90 degrees, many are turning to Michigan's beaches to cool off. Unfortunately, the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality reports 10 beaches in Michigan are currently closed due to high bacteria levels during the Independence Day week. For those wishing to cool off, it's smart to look into the beach's status before heading out. The full list of closed beaches can be read below. Oakland CountyReed Lake -- Reed Lake Property OwnersEagle Lake -- Lakeland EstatesMacomb CountyLake St. Clair -- St. Clair Shores Memorial Park BeachArenac CountySaginaw Bay / Lake Huron -- Foster Road BeachGladwin CountyRoss Lake -- Beaverton City ParkKalamazoo CountyCampbell Lake -- Robert Morris ParkRoscommon CountyLake St. Helen -- Richfield Township Public Fishing SiteGogebic CountyLake Gogebic -- Gogebic County ParkLake Gogebic -- Lake Gogebic State Park BeachSchoolcraft CountyQuarry Beach -- Quarry BeachCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

ROSEVILLE, Mich. – Roseville Police say a scam letter is going around following a recent search for remains in a local neighborhood. READ: Letter sent to Roseville residentsThe Roseville Police has no idea who is sending these letters; the investigation into any secretly buried human remains in Roseville is closed. The Michigan DEQ would not be the lead agency in any investigation regarding the exhumation of human remains. If anyone is approached or contacted by someone claiming to be investigating the Hoffa case contact your local police immediately. Background on Roseville searchREAD: No sign of human remains found at site of Jimmy Hoffa dig in RosevilleREAD: Soil test results in Hoffa search due TuesdayREAD: Tipster criticizes police dig for Jimmy Hoffa in Roseville