TRAVERSE CITY — Water testing conducted Wednesday found elevated E. coli levels at two Grand Traverse County beaches, prompting health officials to issue partial-body contact advisories.

According to an Aug. 7 news release, Clinch Park and West End Beach both exceeded the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s water quality standards for E. coli, according to the Grand Traverse County Health Department. Both are now under a Level 2 advisory, which permits activities such as wading, fishing and boating but recommends against contact with the water above the waist.

The beaches are scheduled to be resampled Thursday, with results expected Friday. Until then, health officials advise beachgoers to exercise caution.

All other tested beaches in the county met EGLE standa

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