BOULDER COUNTY, Colo. — The Boulder Reservoir swim beach is closed Tuesday due to elevated levels of bacteria within the water.
While the reservoir is closed to swimming, other actions are still allowed, together with boating, water snowboarding, fishing and picnicking, according to Boulder County.
Staff routinely take a look at the water and once ranges go back to wholesome ranges, the swim beach will reopen.
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Because the reservoir is an open and untreated body of water, organic topic can flow into it following heavy rains, which can lead to elevated levels of bacteria. This recent build up is likely related to the torrential downpours on Sunday, when about an inch of water fell around Boulder.
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