Advisory Added – Agate Bay Beach

A Water Contact Not Recommended advisory has been issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on 7/21/2026 for Agate Bay Beach. Elevated E. coli bacteria levels identified from samples collected on 7/20/2026 indicate the possible presence of fecal contamination. The beach is scheduled to be re-sampled on 7/22/2026.

Advisory Added – Cutface Creek Wayside Beach

A Water Contact Not Recommended advisory has been issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on 7/21/2026 for Cutface Creek Wayside Beach. Elevated E. coli bacteria levels identified from samples collected on 7/20/2026 indicate the possible presence of fecal contamination. The beach is scheduled to be re-sampled on 7/22/2026.

Advisory Added – Durfee Creek Area Beach

A Water Contact Not Recommended advisory has been issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on 7/21/2026 for Durfee Creek Area Beach. Elevated E. coli bacteria levels identified from samples collected on 7/20/2026 indicate the possible presence of fecal contamination. The beach is scheduled to be re-sampled on 7/22/2026.

Advisory Added – Grand Marais Campground Beach

A Water Contact Not Recommended advisory has been issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on 7/21/2026 for Grand Marais Campground Beach. Elevated E. coli bacteria levels identified from samples collected on 7/20/2026 indicate the possible presence of fecal contamination. The beach is scheduled to be re-sampled on 7/22/2026.

Advisory Added – Twin Points Public Access Beach

A Water Contact Not Recommended advisory has been issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) on 7/21/2026 for Twin Points Public Access Beach. Elevated E. coli bacteria levels identified from samples collected on 7/20/2026 indicate the possible presence of fecal contamination. The beach is scheduled to be re-sampled on 7/22/2026.

Healthy Swimming Tips

• Don’t swallow the water
• Shower before and after swimming
• Stay out of the water if you have diarrhea
• Avoid swimming after a rain event or if you see blue-green algae

Illness After Water Contact

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

For More Information

Refer to the Minnesota Lake Superior Beach Monitoring website at https://mnbeaches.org/lake-superior-beach-monitoring-program/.