UPDATE: Water samples taken July 11 show that bacteria levels have returned to safe levels at Tourist Park Beach, Marquette. The beach is open to swimming once again.
The City of Marquette, as always, will continue to monitor the water quality at the City’s beaches during the summer swimming season.
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MARQUETTE, MI— After the recent rain event, elevated levels of bacteria, specifically E. coli, have been detected at the Tourist Park swimming beach in Marquette, MI. The beach is closed to swimming until further notice.
The City of Marquette is collecting water samples daily and will reopen the beach to swimming when state water quality standards are met.
All other beaches remain open. Signs have been posted at Tourist Park.
