🟡WATER QUALITY ADVISORIES at Lake Altoona Beach and Lake Eau Claire Beach. There may be harmful algae present at these beaches. Don’t swim, touch or swallow the water near the algae, and avoid boating and fishing near the area. Visit beaches.echealthdepartment.org for more information.
07/29/2024 2:45 PM
07/27/2024 10:36 AM
🟡Lake Eau Claire Beach has changed to a water quality advisory, as algae toxins levels have lowered from very high to moderate. We still recommend that people and pets stay out of the water- don't swim, boat, touch, or swallow water near an algae bloom.
07/24/2024 1:35 PM
🔴Lake Eau Claire Beach is closed due to a confirmed harmful algae bloom. We'll share an update when there is any status change.
07/22/2024 3:41 PM
07/22/2024 3:20 PM
07/20/2024 11:14 AM
07/19/2024 9:02 AM
All beaches are open. Water conditions can change quickly. Even though beaches are open, know there is always a risk of bacteria. 🏖️To view current beach status, visit: beaches.echealthdepartment.org.
07/18/2024 9:38 AM
🟢 Half Moon Beach is now open.
🟡 Water Quality Advisory continues at Big Falls Beach for elevated bacteria levels. Water activities are NOT recommended.
07/17/2024 9:55 AM
🟡WATER QUALITY ADVISORY at Big Falls Beach and Half Moon Beach for elevated bacteria levels. Water activities are NOT recommended. This water can make people sick and cause skin rashes.
If you choose to use the water: don’t swallow the water, wash hands before eating, & shower after water contact
07/16/2024 10:34 AM
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07/12/2024 6:29 PM
The Health Department is asking for your help to find a dog that bit a boy on Thursday, July 11 around 6:30 or 7 p.m. The bite happened near the intersection of Erin Street and Birch Street.
07/12/2024 1:15 PM
The Eau Claire County community can now use a new medication drop box to freely and easily dispose of their unwanted or expired medications. The new drop box is available to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
07/12/2024 10:30 AM
Community health assessments have recently been completed in Chippewa, Dunn and Eau Claire counties - part of a project to identify, rank, and work on the top health issues in each county. Read more about the project, the data, the top health issues, and what's next.
07/09/2024 2:45 PM
🟢 Lake Eau Claire Beach is now open.
All beaches are open. Even though beaches are open, know there is always a risk of bacteria. 🏖️To view current beach status, visit: beaches.echealthdepartment.org.
07/09/2024 12:01 PM
07/06/2024 8:13 AM
🟢 Lake Altoona Beach is now open. 🔴 Lake Eau Claire Beach remains closed for the weekend due to elevated bacteria levels. Check back next week for an update. To view current beach status and sign up for email alerts, visit: beaches.echealthdepartment.org.
07/03/2024 9:30 AM
Lake Eau Claire Beach and Lake Altoona Beach remain closed due to unsafe bacteria levels. Check back tomorrow, Wednesday, July 3 for another update. To view current beach status and sign up for email alerts, visit beaches.echealthdepartment.org.
07/02/2024 11:30 AM
06/30/2024 5:23 AM