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Lake Horicon Closed: E. coli Surges Past Safe Swimming Levels
10 Jul
Summary
- Lake Horicon closed to swimming due to high fecal bacteria.
- E. coli levels were over three times the state's safe standard.
- Other NJ beaches remained open despite high bacteria advisories.
Lake Horicon in Lakehurst has been closed to swimming by health officials due to elevated levels of fecal bacteria. Water samples taken on July 7 and 8 showed E. coli counts significantly above the state's safety threshold.
Specifically, E. coli levels reached 1,120 per 100 milliliters, which is more than three times New Jersey's limit of 320 per 100 milliliters. This common bacteria found in human and animal feces prompted the closure.
Meanwhile, other beaches throughout New Jersey are facing advisories for high bacteria levels but remain accessible for swimming. Several beaches in Monmouth and Ocean counties have since reopened after bacteria counts dropped to safe levels.
