Due to elevated E. coli bacteria levels, the Genesee County Health Department continues to advise against total body contact (swimming) at Township Hall Beach in Lake Fenton.
The advisory at Byram Lake—Clover Beach has been lifted.
All other monitoring points in Genesee County are currently in compliance with State guidelines for bacterial concentrations at bathing beaches.
Exposure to any recreational water can be a potential health risk. Gastrointestinal and dermatological illnesses have been associated with recreational water exposure. Rain and subsequent runoff can dramatically increase E. coli bacteria levels in lakes and other surface waters. Therefore, the Genesee County Health Department is advising that all beach patrons exercise due caution with total body contact in area surface waters after rain events.
