Crime & Safety
Despite Bacteria, Shadow Cliffs Water Safe to Swim
Swimmers are advised to use caution when swimming and avoid drinking the water.
The water at Shadow Cliffs Beach has tested positive for high levels of bacteria, according to the East Bay Regional Park's website.
The current condition is listed as, "Beach is open, increased health risk."
Shelly Lewis, spokesperson for the East Bay Regional Parks, says this increase in bacteria happens even season.
"This tends to happen with the heat which can make bacteria grow," said Lewis. "The water is still okay to swim in."
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East Bay Regional Park officials say always use caution when swimming.
Lewis advises swimmers not to get the water in their mouth, to avoid drinking the water and to rinse after swimming.
The East Bay Regional Parks site has a rating system for the water quality so visitors can check the status of the water prior to swimming. The site has a rating system of red, yellow and green to alert swimmers to dangerous water conditions.
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