Evanston beaches closed due to ‘elevated and unsafe E. coli levels' following Chicago River reversal

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Evanston beaches closed due to ‘elevated and unsafe E. coli levels' following Chicago River reversal
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The Chicago Park District reopened all but one of its beaches just after 11 a.m. Monday, but Evanston’s beaches largely remained closed after the decision was made to allow water from the Chicago RIver to flow into Lake Michigan Sunday.

The Chicago Park District reopened all but one of its beaches just after 11 a.m. Monday, but Evanston's beaches largely remained closed after the decision was made to allow water from the Chicago RIver to flow into Lake Michigan Sunday.

Such reversals are rare, but ultimately lead to some untreated wastewater being allowed to enter Lake Michigan. As a result, some spikes in E. Coli and other bacteria are often observed.

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