A "water contact not recommended" advisory has been issued by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) on June 24 for Park Point 20th Street/Hoarding Island Canal Beach.
Elevated E. coli bacteria averages identified from samples collected June 23 indicate the possible presence of fecal contamination. The beach is scheduled to be re-sampled June 24.
Park Point 20th Street/Hoarding Island Canal Beach is located on the harbor-side of Park Point, at 20th Street.
A "water contact not recommended" advisory issued on June 20 remains in place at Park Point Southworth Marsh Beach. Elevated E. coli bacteria averages identified from samples collected June 23 indicate the possible presence of fecal contamination. The beach is scheduled to be re-sampled June 24.
Park Point Southworth Marsh Beach is located on the harbor-side of Park Point, near 40th Street.
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If anyone becomes ill after contact with beach water, contact Amy Westbrook at the Minnesota Department of Health Duluth office at 723-4907.
For more information refer to the Minnesota Lake Superior Beach Monitoring Web site at www.mnbeaches.org .
--Minnesota Pollution Control Agency press release
