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Parks director outlines E. coli testing and mitigation at Glass Center Beach; laser and hydrogen-peroxide treatment planned
Summary
Mike Steffa, McLean County director of parks and recreation, told the Property Committee the Glass Center Beach was closed after bacterial counts exceeded body-contact standards and described short-term measures including wildlife deterrence via a handheld laser and application of a hydrogen-peroxide product to reduce E. coli.
McLean County Parks and Recreation Director Mike Steffa told the Property Committee the Glass Center Beach was closed after E. coli counts exceeded body-contact standards and staff are conducting follow-up testing and mitigation.
Steffa said the department would test the water and expected lab results after a two-day turnaround from the Illinois Department of Public Health; he said department staff would receive results and could reopen the beach if counts returned within safe levels. “We are testing tomorrow and hope to get the results back by Bridal, and we're…
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