Dexter & North Wood County Park Beaches Open – Bacteria Count Safe
Posted
6/13/2024
by
kmengel@co.wood.wi.us
For Immediate Release
06/12/2024
Ben Jeffrey, R.S.
Wood County Health Department Environmental Health Supervisor
Contact Info - 715-421-8911
Dexter & North Wood County Park Beaches Open – Bacteria Count Safe
Dexter & North Wood County Park Beaches are open for swimming. Water samples collected from the beaches have indicated that the beach water was safe at the time of collection. Please keep in mind that heavy rain can affect water quality and it is advisable to avoid swimming for 24 to 48 hours following heavy rain events.
The Wood County Health Department will continue to test the water quality of Wood County beaches through the end of August. If you have questions regarding water quality testing at Wood County beaches, you may call the Wood County Health Department at 715-421-8911 or 715-387-8646, or the Wood County Parks and Forestry Department at 715-421-8422.
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