Going to the beach to soak up the sun and water is a hallmark of summers in the Great Lakes region. But according to a new study, your beach time is likely getting cut short by fecal bacteria.
A study from Environment America found persistent problems with bacteria pollution along U.S. and Great Lakes coastlines. Last year, there were more than 8,700 health warnings or closures at beaches along the nation’s coastal beaches, interrupting one out of every 12 swimming days.
