Heavy Rain Advisory for Area Beaches

Due to recent and ongoing heavy rains, all McHenry County public beaches are on a heavy rain advisory.  The potential for high bacteria (E coli) counts increases with periods of high precipitation. 

The Department recommends refraining from swimming at least 2-3 days after a heavy rainfall event due to the potential increase risk of swimming associated illness (gastrointestinal illness and ear nose and throat infections).  The Department has posted all beaches with a HEAVY RAIN ADVISORY sign.

The McHenry County Department of Health will retest beaches on Monday June 13.  Results will be available on Tuesday June 14 and can be found on the Department’s webpage at www.mcdh.info or by calling (815) 334-4585. 

Water sampling results are also reported to the appropriate beach authorities. 

Press release courtesy of McHenry County Department of Health.