by There are 28 Michigan beaches closed or under contamination advisories heading into what is expected to be a cooler August weekend.
MLive meteorologist Mark Torregrossa is predicting a “true fall day” Saturday before the state returns to summer temperatures. Temperatures will range from 15 to 20 degrees, depending on where you are. Temperatures will start to warm up again Sunday.
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If this sounds like perfect beach weather to you, check out this list of beaches that are closed or under contamination advisories due to water quality that is unsafe or questionable for human contact.
Even if your favorite spot makes the list, there are still plenty of opportunities to visit the state’s fabulous swimming beaches, as there are over 1,800 to choose from. Plus, beaches are tested regularly and their status is updated frequently. Find up-to-date information here.
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Here is the current list of closures and advisories as of Friday, August 9:
- Saginaw Bay/Lake Huron, Singing Bridge Beach, Arenac County – contamination advisory since June 26 due to high levels of bacteria from stormwater runoff.
- Sugden Lake, Oakridge Subdivision, Oakland County – CLOSED since July 5 due to high bacteria levels from wildlife.
- Dumont Lake, Dumont Lake County Beach, Allegan County – contamination advisory since July 9 due to storm water runoff.
- Ross Lake, Beaverton City Park, Gladwin County – contamination advisory since July 16 due to high levels of bacteria from an unknown source.
- Houghton Lake, Lakeview Waterfront Park, Roscommon County – contamination advisory since July 18 due to elevated bacteria levels from an unknown source.
- Crescent Lake, Crescent Lake Park, Oakland County – CLOSED since July 23 due to high bacteria levels from wildlife.
- Lake Bellaire, Richardi Park, Antrim County – contamination advisory since July 25 due to “other” from an unknown source.
- Thornapple Lake, Charlton Park, Barry County – CLOSED since July 24 due to high levels of bacteria from an unknown source.
- St. Marys River, Four Mile Beach, Chippewa County – contamination advisory since July 24 due to high levels of bacteria from an unknown source.
- Stewart Lake, Groveland Oaks County Park’s Paradise Beach, Oakland County – CLOSED since July 31 due to high bacteria levels from stormwater runoff.
- Charnwood Lake, Charnwood, Oakland County – CLOSED since August 6 due to high bacteria levels from stormwater runoff.
- Lake Huron, Wagener County Park, Huron County – CLOSED since August 6 due to high bacteria levels from an unknown source.
- Lake Huron, Harbor Beach City Park, Huron County – CLOSED since August 6 due to high levels of bacteria from an unknown source.
- Lake Michigan, Union Pier/Townline Road, Berrien County – contamination advisory since August 5 due to high levels of bacteria from an unknown source.
- Lake Michigan, Warren Dunes Beach, Berrien County – contamination advisory since August 5 due to high levels of bacteria from an unknown source.
- Lake Michigan, Weko Beach, Berrien County – contamination advisory since August 5 due to high levels of bacteria from an unknown source.
- Lake Michigan, Jean Klock Park, Berrien County – CLOSED since August 5 due to high bacteria levels from an unknown source.
- Lake Michigan, Rocky Gap, Berrien County – CLOSED since August 5 due to high levels of bacteria from an unknown source.
- Lower Trout, Bald Mountain Recreation Area, Oakland County – CLOSED since August 7 due to high bacteria levels from stormwater runoff.
- Bush Lake, Holly Village Beach, Oakland County – CLOSED since August 7 due to high bacteria levels from wildlife.
- Muskegon River, Crawford Park, Osceola County – contamination advisory since August 6 due to high levels of bacteria from an unknown source.
- Saginaw Bay/Lake Huron, Bay City State Recreation Area, Bay County – CLOSED since August 7 due to high bacteria levels from an unknown source.
- Thornapple River, Tyden Park, Barry County – contamination advisory since August 8 due to high levels of bacteria from an unknown source.
- Grass Lake, Clearwater Campground, Oakland County – CLOSED since August 8 due to high bacteria levels from stormwater runoff.
- Phillips Lake, Camp Dearborn Lake No. 1, Oakland County – CLOSED since August 8 due to high bacteria levels from stormwater runoff.
- Elizabeth Lake, Elizabeth Lake Estates Improvement Association, Oakland County – CLOSED since August 8 due to high bacteria levels from stormwater runoff.
- Lake St. Clair, HCMA, Lake St. Clair Metropark Beach, Oakland County – CLOSED since August 8 due to high levels of bacteria from an unknown source.
- Lake St. Clair, St. Clair Shores Memorial Park Beach, Macomb County – CLOSED since August 8 due to high levels of bacteria from an unknown source.
The status of each beach is subject to change as new test results come in. To see an up-to-date map of red-flagged beaches and details on water quality testing, visit the Beach Guard website here, by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy.
The Beach Guard website provides the public with information on water quality at the state’s beaches. It includes water sampling results and daily updates on beaches that are under advisories or have been closed. The data covers 1,244 public beaches and 574 private beaches.
