High Bacteria Levels Close Huron County Beach

A Huron County beach is closed due to high levels of bacteria.

Water samples taken from Harbor Beach City Bathing Beach show the presence of E. Coli bacteria at levels of 300 colonies per 100 milliliters of water, exceeding state standards for acceptable levels of the harmful bacteria. Residents are advised to stay away from the beach until it reopens, which will be determined once bacteria levels return to safe levels.