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Contact: Lori Imsdahl, Communications, 612-593-9321

Hennepin County helps keep public beach water safe for recreation and swimming

Each summer between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Hennepin County Public Health samples and analyzes the water at local public swimming beaches at least once per week. Beach water inspections help prevent the spread of waterborne illnesses and keep beaches safe for recreation and swimming. The county has the authority to close contaminated beaches.

Members of the media: Watch a beach water inspection

• Wednesday, June 23, 11 a.m.
• Weaver Lake Beach; 8401 Dunkirk Lane, N., Maple Grove, MN 55311

Stay up-to-date with Hennepin County’s beach map

Hennepin County’s interactive beach map shows the current water status of local public swimming beaches, including whether they’re contaminated and closed. It includes beaches that are monitored by other jurisdictions like cities or regional park authorities. Find the map at hennepin.us/beaches.

To keep our beaches safe, it’s important to practice healthy swimming. People with a diarrheal illness should avoid swimming in public pools or lakes, sharing baths with others, and preparing foods for others. Learn more from the Minnesota Department of Health.

Other summer safety resources

Hennepin County Public Health works with the Hennepin County Sherriff’s Office, the Minnesota Department of Health, the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, and other partners to promote safety.

Here are additional resources:

• Cooling options: Hennepin County’s interactive cooling options map shows places where you go to stay cool and prevent overheating: hennepin.us/cool
• Hennepin County Sherriff’s office water safety tips

Look for more news on the Hennepin County website at hennepin.us/news.

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