County health departments routinely collect water samples to test for bacteria levels to ensure water is safe for swimming.

This weekend is expected to have some very nice summer weather, making it ideal for enjoying a day at your favorite beach.

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisory due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in Oakland, Charlevoix, Allegan, Macomb and Grand Traverse counties. E. coli ...

From algal blooms to harmful bacteria in the water, there are a number of factors that could cause a beach to close.

Here's what we know. The NWS issued a Beach Hazard statement in Lake, Northern Cook and Central Cook Counties through Friday ...

Don’t let those sunny conditions fool you. Thursday’s brisk wind brought on another cold-water upwelling along some Lake ...

Seven Michigan beaches are closed or under advisory due to high bacteria levels. Closures and advisories affect beaches in Oakland, Charlevoix, Allegan, Macomb and Grand Traverse counties. E. coli ...

A beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:55 a.m. EDT valid from Thursday 2 a.m ...

Lake Michigan faces high waves and dangerous currents, prompting swimming warnings along Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan ...

MICHIGAN, USA — A Beach Hazards Statement has been issued by the National Weather Service for many West Michigan lakeshore ...

Michigan residents may want to plan their beach day on Sunday, July 20, as heavy rain, thunderstorms are predicted to develop ...

Chicago's Lake Michigan beaches face hazardous conditions with high waves and rip currents; public advised to be cautious.