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Barry County beach reopens after bacteria prompts 2-week closure

Posted at 2:20 PM, Jul 29, 2022
and last updated 2022-07-29 14:22:29-04

HASTINGS, Mich. — A Barry County beach has reopened after being closed for two weeks due to high bacteria levels.

The Barry-Eaton District Health Department tells FOX 17 the Charlton Park beach reopened Thursday.

Testing revealed a sharp increase in bacteria levels on July 13 compared to the week before, according to data released by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE).

READ MORE: Charlton Park beach closed for high bacteria levels

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