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Minnesota Dept of Health issues a 'no-contact' water advisory for Downtown Grand Marais Beach

Aug 09, 2023 10:14AM ● By Content Editor
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From the Minnesota Department of Health - August 9, 2023


A -Water Contact Not Recommended- advisory has been issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on 08/09/2023 for Grand Marais Downtown Beach. 

Elevated E. coli bacteria levels identified from samples collected 08/07/2023 indicate the possible presence of fecal contamination.

The beach is scheduled to be re-sampled 08/09/2023.

Illness After Water Contact: If anyone becomes ill after contact with beach water, contact the Minnesota Department of Health at 1-877-366-3455.
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