Marquette’s South Beach reopens to swimming

UPDATE: Updated water samples on Thursday show that South Beach is once again safe for swimming.
MARQUETTE, MI – During routine testing , elevated levels of bacteria, specifically E. coli, have been detected at South
Beach swimming area in Marquette.
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 South Beach to alert the public.