September 8, 2004

For More Information Contact:

Kirsti Sorsa 294-5356

For Immediate Release

Beach Update

Due to elevated bacteria counts at Olin Park Beach, swimming is not recommended. Another notification will be issued when monitoring determines that the bacteria levels have returned to acceptable levels. Madison Department of Public Health routinely tests Madison beaches for water quality.

Regular lifeguard season for 2004 has ended. People may use the beaches at their own risk.

For more information on Madison beaches see www.cityofmadison.com/beaches/