I don’t really know anyone that swims in the lakes, but you might, or your pets might and any contact could be nasty.
The recent heavy rains and warm temperatures have created ideal conditions for blue-green algae (BGA) proliferation. Please avoid contact with BGA blooms and water in the vicinity of any blooms.
BB Clarke Open The Public Health Madison-Dane County Laboratory tested bacterial water quality at this beach on June 02, 2010. The results were acceptable. The water temperature June 2nd was 79°F. The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Bernies Open The Public Health Madison-Dane County Laboratory tested bacterial water quality at this beach on June 02, 2010. The results were acceptable. The water temperature June 2nd was 82°F. The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Brittingham Closed The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Esther Closed The water temperature May 27th was 79°F. The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Goodland County Park Closed The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Governor Nelson State Park N/A
Hudson Closed The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
James Madison Open The Public Health Madison-Dane County Laboratory tested bacterial water quality at this beach on June 02, 2010. The results were acceptable. The water temperature June 2nd was 79°F. The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Lake Kegonsa State Park N/A
Lake Mendota County Park Closed The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Maple Bluff N/A
Marshall Closed The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Memorial Union Open The Public Health Madison-Dane County Laboratory tested bacterial water quality at this beach on June 01, 2010. The results were acceptable. The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Olbrich Open The Public Health Madison-Dane County Laboratory tested bacterial water quality at this beach on June 02, 2010. The results were acceptable. The water temperature June 2nd was 82°F. The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Olin Open The Public Health Madison-Dane County Laboratory tested bacterial water quality at this beach on June 02, 2010. The results were acceptable. The water temperature June 2nd was 80°F. The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Spring Harbor Closed The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Stoughton Mandt Park Pond N/A
Tenney Open The Public Health Madison-Dane County Laboratory tested bacterial water quality at this beach on June 02, 2010. The results were acceptable. The water temperature June 2nd was 80°F. The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Verona Fireman’s Park N/A
Vilas Open The Public Health Madison-Dane County Laboratory tested bacterial water quality at this beach on June 02, 2010. The results were acceptable. The water temperature June 2nd was 82°F. The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
Warner Open The Public Health Madison-Dane County Laboratory tested bacterial water quality at this beach on June 02, 2010. The results were acceptable. The water temperature June 2nd was 79°F. The regular lifeguard season for 2010 has not started yet. People may swim at their own risk. Blue-green algae (Cyanobacteria) may still be present and their levels can be variable depending on the waves and wind. Beachgoers should use common sense and avoid contact with algal blooms that they may observe.
