As lakes and rivers cool with the arrival of fall, avid swimmers may be at risk for illnesses due to contact with contaminated water.
That’s because of a health threat from Escherichia coli – familiarly known as E. coli.
MARQUETTE As lakes and rivers cool with the arrival of fall, avid swimmers may be at risk for illnesses due to contact with contaminated water. That’s b
E. COLI: As many as half the state’s rivers and streams have elevated levels of E. coli, threatening the health of those who swim there or eat fish caught there. This summer’s closures included …