McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) conducted its final beach water sampling on Wednesday, August 29 for its seasonal program which began on Memorial Day weekend and concludes on Labor Day. Crystal Lake’s Main Beach, 300 Lake Shore Drive, has been placed on an ADVISORY due to elevated bacteria levels and will not be re-sampled.
Water sampling results are reported to the appropriate beach authorities. MCDH will post an advisory or closed signage for beaches with elevated E. coli results. All beach water results and locations are readily available at the MCDH webpage www.mcdh.info (click Environmental Health, quick links, “beach testing results”) or call 815-334-4585.