melmichigan Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 DH mentioned that the bacteria and parasitic levels they are getting off incoming river water at the local plant are amazingly high for a summer, let alone for this early in the summer. Is anyone avoiding small lakes or rivers because of levels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyB in TN Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Nope, can't seem to get enough of this summer and all the water activities I can find. I already have a crazy fear of chemicals and I will not let my brain start to process all the reasons I should fear the lake. I am planning another kayaking trip for the weekend!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghee Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Well we never swim in small lakes or rivers, but if we did then, yeah, that'd keep me out. Blech. What is up with bacteria lately?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kricau Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No small lakes or rivers here. But my pool just had to be drained and refilled because I couldn't keep it clear. The algea was growning like crazy in there :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uff Da! Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Yup. When the water is as warm as bath water and everyone reeks after swimming, it is time to utilize the pools. I am rather bummed about it. I love going to the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No. Doesn't bother me a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Oh. Yuck. I had no idea. Yikes!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNC Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Is there a website you can check on your state's rivers? My kids and husband will be tubing at a popular river next weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No. Doesn't bother me a bit. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 We are now. Ds has hives all over his tush and a nasty looking red rash all over his lower belly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Our county's web site lists closings for bacteria levels. So far none here, but we have gotten lots of rain between heat waves. Does your area test the water? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I don't usually check the levels, but I do not allow the boys to swim in natural bodies of water whenever we have had sustained hot temps. Too risky, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bensmom Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No ponds, lakes or streams here. Not willing to take that chance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebarefootamazon Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 I didn't even think about it. We were swimming a lot in the beginning of the summer but haven't been since the crazy heat wave here. I guess we'll stick to our pool which we also had to dump out at the beginning of the month because of algae growth despite proper care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmichigan Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Our county's web site lists closings for bacteria levels. So far none here, but we have gotten lots of rain between heat waves. Does your area test the water? There is a Michigan website, but it doesn't appear to be complete. I noticed that none of the lakes we frequent when in Montmorency County are listed at all. We were hoping to take the kids to the beach this weekend but it's a very small private lake. I'm thinking we might end up at the water park. The river isn't much of a concern, even where they are pulling samples from, because the water is running with a fast current. We see more beach closings downriver where the water stagnates, and none are posted yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 We are on the Potomac down river from DC. The water can't move fast enough :glare: Still water is definitely higher risk. I wouldn't swim in it. This from the person who swims in the Potomac :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2scouts Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 No, we spend 3.5 hours yesterday swimming in our local small swimming lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4everHis Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 There is a Michigan website, but it doesn't appear to be complete. I noticed that none of the lakes we frequent when in Montmorency County are listed at all. We were hoping to take the kids to the beach this weekend but it's a very small private lake. I'm thinking we might end up at the water park. The river isn't much of a concern, even where they are pulling samples from, because the water is running with a fast current. We see more beach closings downriver where the water stagnates, and none are posted yet. I'm in MI and know that the state park beach we frequent doesn't even test. There is a sign at the entrance that makes that announcement. For years I wondered how it was never 'one' of 'those' that was shut down. Now we know.:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAR120C Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 DS is on the water testing team, so he's going to be in it either way! (Usually with boots...) The biggest problems here are actually after rains, because the way they built the sewers a hundred years ago allows overflow between sanitary and storm lines. :001_huh: They're fixing them, but it's a lot of work and expense, and it's not anywhere near done. So after a heavy rain, I'd give it a day or two... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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