Each marker on the map below represents one of the beaches monitored weekly across the state from
May 23 to September 2, 2011.
When clicked, a small callout window appears revealing detailed information about the beach, which includes the current beach status.
Move your mouse over a marker on the map. Click a marker to retrieve detailed site information in a new callout window.
Use the Zoom and Pan tools in the upper left corner of the map (or your mouse wheel) to view a site more closely.
Click the hand button in the middle of the pan tool to return to the full extent of the map.
Use the View buttons (Map, Satellite, Terrain) in the upper right corner of the map to change your background data layers.
Water quality conditions change rapidly, therefore swimming in Iowa’s waters should always be considered on a “swim at your own risk” basis.
The beach monitoring program collects and disseminates water quality data to help the public make informed decisions about recreating at state and local beaches.
Further explanation of current beach status can be found below:
OK for Swimming – no bacteria or algal toxin standards were exceeded during the last sample collection.
Swimming Not Recommended – one or more bacteria or algal toxin standards were exceeded during the last sample collection.
Beach Closed – although the Iowa Department of Natural Resources does not generally close beaches due to elevated concentrations of bacteria or algal toxins, closures may occasionally occur due to flooding, wastewater bypasses, or documented reports of swimming-related illness. Closures may also be due to lake drawdowns or renovations.
Insufficient Data – no sample was collected during the previous week.
