CLEVELAND (WJW) — Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is warning residents of potentially high levels of toxic bacteria at two Lake Erie beaches.
Water quality at Edgewater Beach and Villa Angela Beach is expected to be poor on Saturday, June 21, due to predicted E. coli concentrations.
Edgewater Beach is predicted to have an E. coli concentration of 90 MPN/100mL Saturday. The E. coli threshold for that beach is 80 MPN/100mL, according to the district.
Villa Angela Beach is predicted to have an E. coli concentration of 315 MPN/100mL. The threshold there is 135 MPN/100mL.
Predicted E. coli concentrations are based on results generated virtual modeling technology.
E. coli is an infectious bacteria that can cause bloody or watery diarrhea, severe stomach cramps, vomiting or a low fever, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bacteria advisories are not an indicator of whether a beach will be closed. To find out, visit the Cleveland Metroparks website.
