Projects: Beach Hotline
Beach water is tested for the presence of bacteria called Escherichia coli (E. coli).
While E. coli itself poses a minimal health threat to swimmers, it can indicate the presence of other dangerous bacteria and viruses that can cause diseases. Advisory signs are posted if the amount of E. coli exceeds standards recommended by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Sources of disease causing microorganisms include sewage overflows, polluted stormwater runoff, sewage treatment plant malfunctions, illegal boat waste dumping and malfunctioning septic system.
Recent water quality reports for public beaches along Lake Michigan and Lake Superior are available at http://www.wibeaches.us
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Coastal Counties Beach Health Information Contacts:
| Brown | 920-448-6400 |
| Manitowoc | 920-682-4155 |
| Ashland | 715.682.7004 ext. 214 |
| Bayfield | 715-373-6109 |
| Door | 920-746-2234 |
| Iron | 715-561-2191 |
| Kewaunee | 920-388-7160 |
| North Shore H.D. | 414-371-2980 |
| Shorewood/WFB | 414-847-2710 |
| Milwaukee | 414-286-3616 |
| South Milwaukee | 414-768-8055 |
| St. Francis | 414-481-2300 |
| Oak Creek | 414-768-6525 |
| Ozaukee County | 262-268-7725 |
| Racine | 262-636-9203 |
| Kenosha | 262-605-6700 |
| Sheboygan | 920-459-3030 |
Milwaukee River Basin Partnership
1845 N. Farwell Avenue, Suite 100
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(414)763-6170