'Tis the season for swimming and bacteria alerts in lakes, rivers
With summer about to start, many people planning to flock to their favorite swimming hole may also want to read up on bacteria warnings
By Kathy Mccormack And Nick Perry
Published - Jun 14, 2024, 01:22 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 14, 2024, 03:31 PM EDT
TUFTONBORO, N.H. (AP) — With summer about to start, many people flocking to their favorite swimming hole may also want to read up on bacteria warnings.
During the busy Memorial Day weekend and shortly afterward, at least 20 people, most of them children, reported E. coli infections after they swam in Lake Anna, a popular recreational destination in central Virginia. Nine of those people were hospitalized. An additional 10 cases are under investigation.
In Massaschusetts, 22 beaches were closed across the state as of Friday morning. “Bacteria exceedance” accounted for more than half of the shutdowns. High bacteria levels shut down three beaches in Seattle.
Here's what to know about the most common concerns.
