Beaches continue to get added to the not recommended for swimming list, according to the latest Iowa Department of Natural Resources beach monitoring report released Friday, Aug. 8.

Sixteen beaches monitored by the state and two Des Moines area beaches tested high for E. coli or toxic algae.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources monitors water quality at 39 state-owned swimming beaches and provides weekly updates to the public through its website and a hotline at 515-725-3434. Sampling begins the week before Memorial Day and continues through Labor Day.

What Iowa DNR beaches are not recommended for swimming?

Backbone Beach

Beach classification: Vulnerable

Last test date: Aug. 6

Test results: Exceeded single-sample limit for E. coli

Beeds Lake Beach

Beach classificati

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