Body contact advisory lifted for Rotary Park on Lake White Cloud

UPDATE 7/29/24 10:50 a.m.

WHITE CLOUD — On Saturday, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) was notified by Ferris State University that follow-up bacterial samples at Rotary Park on Lake White Cloud no longer contain elevated levels of E. coli, lifting the water contact advisory.

7/26/24 2:00 p.m.

WHITE CLOUD — On Friday, July 26, District Health Department #10 (DHD#10) was notified by Ferris State University that they collected bacterial samples from Rotary Park on Lake White Cloud that showed elevated E. coli levels.

Children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems are the most at risk. Flu-like symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal cramping, fever, and dehydration can occur from exposure to contaminated water. Upper respiratory illnesses, such as ear, nose, and throat infections, may also occur, in addition to skin infections if an open wound is not properly protected.

Ferris State University will continue collect samples and results will be reported by Ferris State University and DHD#10 when available.