Crystal Lake reopens for swimming following elevated E.coli

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Crystal Lake beach


MANCHESTER, NH – The Manchester Health Department announced Wednesday that the public beach at Crystal Lake has been re-opened for swimming.

Analyses of water samples taken on July 24, 2018 indicate that E. coli levels are now within acceptable limits. The lake was closed to swimmers on July 24 after weekly testing conducted on July 23 showed elevated bacteria.

Current test results

Crystal Lake Public Beach
Collection Date: 7-24-18
E.Coli per 100 ml: 36 Lake Right
E. Coli per 100 ml: 134 Lake Left

For a refresher on why bacteria happens and everything you need to know about safe swimming in natural lakes, check out this article from last year in which Public Health Director Tim Soucy explains it all.

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Carol Robidoux

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Longtime NH journalist and publisher of ManchesterInkLink.com. Loves R&B, German beer, and the Queen City!