What are Indiana’s Water Quality Standards for E. coli?
Indiana’s Water Quality Standards (327 IAC 2-1.5-8 (e)), specify that for full body contact, E. coli counts shall not exceed 235 colonies per 100 milliliters as a one-time sample or 126 colonies per 100 milliliters as a geometric mean of not less than 5 samples equally spaced over a 30 day period. “Full body contact” means the direct contact with the water to the point of complete submergence (i.e., swimming). How can I find out the Status of other Lake Michigan beaches in Indiana? For information concerning Indiana’s other beaches visit www.earth911.org. Information concerning Indiana Dunes State Park is also available by calling (219) 926-1952. What are swimming related illnesses? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), swimming, one of the most popular activities in the country, is a fun, active, and healthy way to spend leisure time. Every year, millions of people visit “recreational water” sites, such as swimming pools, water parks, hot tubs, lakes, rive
