Update – July 26, 2024: Swimming restrictions at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area Swim Beach have been lifted. Officials announced Friday that water samples from the designated swimming area have been taken daily for the past week and results indicate that bacteria levels have returned to safe levels for public swimming activities. Visitors that choose to enter the water for activities in other areas of the lake are reminded that the water is not tested, and that swimming in all areas of Blue Marsh Lake is at one’s own risk.
Original post: For the third time in less than a month, swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is restricted due to high bacteria levels. The swimming area was previously closed for the same reason from June 28th to July 2nd, and from 8th to July 13th.
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, water sample results obtained from testing on Thursday, July 18th indicated high levels of e-coli bacteria.
The swim beach will remain closed until bacteria levels return to a safe level for public use. This restriction applies only to the designated swim area. Picnicking, boating, and other activities across the lake are not currently restricted.
Visitors that choose to enter the water for activities in other areas of the lake are reminded that the water is not tested, and that swimming at Blue Marsh Lake is at one’s own risk.
Officials say updates will be provided as conditions change.
