In a recent post, I talked about a horrible storm that passed through and the resulting flooding and damage. I also briefly mentioned that a bunch of sewer water was dumped into Lake Michigan and many of the beaches were closed due to a high level of bacteria found in the water. Well, it gets better.
Brew City Flood: Sewage Dumping Surpasses BP Oil Spill
MILWAUKEE - Just when you thought it was safe to back in the water comes word that more than 2 billion gallons of untreated sewage and storm water was dumped into Lake Michigan.
Many beachgoers at Bradford Beach said they wouldn't ever go back in the lake again.
In fact, the amount of sewage and storm water dumped in Lake Michigan last week is 10 times the amount of oil spilled by BP in the Gulf Coast.
The BP spill is estimated at 94 to 184 million gallons of oil.
The sewage and storm water runoff is estimated at 2.1 billion gallons.
Many beaches were closed for several days over concerns of E. coli contamination. Now, some beaches are reopening, and sure enough, we found people back at Bender Beach, jumping into the water.
Apparently, swimming with urine, feces, and who knows what else doesn't seem to bother some people.
Many were fully aware of the sewage dumping, and said it didn't bother them.
"The water's fantastic and I'm not worried about it whatsoever," said Colleen McCann.
McCann said if tests show the water is safe, she doesn't feel like she's in danger. She doesn't mind that other swimmers are staying away.
"Good, it makes it better for the rest of us to come swimming," McCann said.
The lake at Bradford Beach remains closed to the public, though people are allowed to sit on the beach.
Good for you lady. Enjoy!
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