Is it Safe to Swim at the Beach?
How can you be sure it's safe to swim at the beach? By using the Nowcast Web site. Nowcast uses predictive models at two Lake Erie beaches to determine if Escherichia coli (E. coli) concentrations are likely to exceed safety standards. USGS scientists are testing rapid-detection methods to measure certain bacteria and pathogenic organisms in two hours, rather than the 18 hours needed for traditional methods. For more information, visit
Beach Monitoring Research
Web site or contact Donna Francy at 614-430-7769 or
dsfrancy@usgs.gov
.
