County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

Northerly winds are creating potentially dangerous swimming conditions with waves reaching 7 feet at beaches in Mason, Oceana ...

St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach, Lake St. Clair, Macomb County - contamination advisory since July 17 due to high ...

Here's what we know. The NWS issued a Beach Hazard statement in Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties through Friday ...

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisories due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in ...

Lake Michigan faces high waves and dangerous currents, prompting swimming warnings along Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan ...

The high swim risk comes hours after a series of severe thunderstorms quickly swept across the Chicago area, leaving behind ...

MICHIGAN, USA — A Beach Hazards Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service for many West Michigan lakeshore ...

Dangerous currents are common in the Great Lakes, especially in Lake Michigan, where rip currents are especially dangerous ...

If you're planning a beach trip day this Fourth of July weekend, make sure you aren't heading to one of these six beaches flagged by EGLE for high bacteria levels.

State officials say several Michigan beaches have high bacteria counts as the Fourth of July weekend nears.