Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Extensive testing of bacteria taken from water samples along Lake St. Clair discovered high concentrations of human DNA.
An extensive test of water samples taken in 2011 at St. Clair Shores Memorial Beach and Metro Beach by Michigan State University discovered bacteria with high levels of human DNA. The findings were presented during a Water Quality Town Hall hosted by State Rep. Anthony Forlini, R-Harrison Township., at MacRay Harbor. "We found some markers that are human specific," said Dr. Joan B. Rose, Michigan State University, who found higher levels at the St. Clair Shores beach. "We've got greater human signatures impacting Memorial Beach more so than Metro Beach." The nine samples were taken over a two-month period during the summer of 2011 and tested the levels of E. coli, the levels of bacteria from warm blooded animals and the levels with human …
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Catch up the news from the past week here in Chesterfield and New Baltimore.
Get caught up on the news from this past week. Among the headlines:
Friday, July 27, 2012
Swimming is currently allowed after water samples tested safe for the public.
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Friday, July 27, 2012
Water samples taken after increased E. Coli levels were found late last week have since been tested safe for swimming in New Baltimore. The beach at Burke Park reopened this week when samples showed a huge drop in E. Coli levels. The bacteria peaked at more than 2,200 E. coli cells per 100 milliliters of water Thursday--leading to a multi-day closure beginning Friday. So far this week, the levels stayed under the safety requirement of 300 cells per 100 milliliters of water, according to the Macomb County Health Department. Take our poll and let us know your thoughts about swimming at the beach in the comments' section below.
Monday, July 23, 2012
The Burke Park beach closing was still in effect Monday after samples reflected increased E. coli levels.
This summer's highest E. coli levels to date have prompted a beach closure in New Baltimore. Sign up for the Patch daily newsletter and follow us on Facebook. Samples collected Thursday at Burke Park returned Friday with results of 2,265.57 coli cells per 100 milliliters of water. That led to the beach closing Friday. The closure remained in effect over the weekend and Monday. More samples were collected Monday morning with results expected late Tuesday morning, said Steve Lichota, Macomb County associate environmental director of health. Once those results are in, health officials will decide whether to reopen the beach for swimming, Lichota said. E. coli figures the day before heightened levels were found are low in comparison at 129.50…
Sunday, February 26, 2012
In Michigan, two cases of the illness have been identified and five are suspected, tied to Jimmy John's sandwich shops.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is warning about cases of E. coli tied to raw clover sprouts, including two confirmed cases in Michigan. According to the CDC's website, a total of 14 people have been sickened across the country, and the "likely cause" of the outbreak has been traced back to eating the sprouts at Jimmy John's restaurants. The Oakland Press reports that state health officials suspect five additional cases of E. coli in Michigan, three of which are in Oakland County. Illnesses have also been reported in Kent, Macomb, Washtenaw and Wayne counties, and people became ill between Feb. 6 and Feb. 12, according to the report. A Kirksville, MO Jimmy John's franchise owner told KirksvilleDailyExpress.com that sprouts have been…
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Water samples detected high amounts of the bacteria, according to the county.
High E. coli levels once again closed the New Baltimore beach Tuesday. Although temps were probably too cool for most swimmers at Burke Park overlooking Anchor Bay, the Macomb County Health Department issued a no-swimming advisory due to bacteria in the water. The sample drawn Monday resulted in 452 E. coli cells per 100 milliliters of water, prompting the closure Tuesday, the county website states. Samples must be below 300 cells per that amount of water in order for it to be deemed safe for swimming, according to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. The beach has closed earlier this summer when higher E. coli levels were found.
Friday, July 29, 2011
On Friday, the Macomb County Health Department warned the public not to swim at the beach in New Baltimore.
Rainfall may have been the catalyst for the highest E. coli levels so far this summer in New Baltimore, health officials said Friday. Excess rain, along with other factors such as bird droppings, often increases bacteria in Lake St. Clair. However, there's no concrete way to determine why levels on Friday reached 788 E. coli cells per 100 milliliters of water – the highest of the season for Walter and Mary Burke Park, said Steve Lichota, Macomb County associate environmental director of health. The second-highest level this summer in New Baltimore peaked at 674 cells per 100 milliliters of water June 22, Lichota said. Samples must be below 300 cells per that amount of water in order for it to be deemed safe for swimming, according to the …
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
One Macomb County beach closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. The following beaches are closed because of high E. coli levels: While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open. For a list of area beaches, check out our Macomb County beach guide.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Two Macomb County beaches remain closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. The following beaches are closed because of high E. coli levels: While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open. For a list of area beaches, check out ourMacomb County beach guide.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
High E. coli levels have closed three beaches for swimming in Macomb County.
The Macomb County Health Department tests the water at six public beaches twice a week for E. coli bacteria. This bacteria lives in the digestive system of humans and warm-blooded animals. If the levels of E. coli are unsafe (in excess of 300 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water) swimmers could contract minor illnesses, including sore throats or diarrhea. While the beaches are closed, the remainder of the park facilities remain open.
Dorothy Bade
4:57 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Remember: Dogs are NOT allowed in the Walter & Mary Burke Park in New Baltimore because - one might poop on the grounds and no one will clean it up - BUT seagulls / geese and the likes poop on the walkways and beaches and it is OK. EColi comes in many forms. I know that N.B. Waste Water does and excellent job of monitoring and following the rules - but those darn, ducks, geese and seagulls could … more ›