Recent bacterial sampling at Whitebreast Beach and North Overlook Beach at Lake Red Rock has shown elevated bacterial counts.

Sampling at the beaches is performed weekly by the Corps of Engineers through a contract with Iowa State University.

Due to the high readings, both beaches will be posted with “Swimming Not Recommended” signs until further testing indicates lower counts.

While this week’s test results showed high bacterial population at Whitebreast Beach and North Overlook Beach, the main body of the lake had low bacterial counts.

Further information on the Corps of Engineers water quality monitoring procedures may be obtained at the Red Rock Project Office on T-15 south of the Red Rock Dam.