Greater Nashua
'Tis the season for swimming and bacteria alerts in lakes, rivers
TUFTONBORO, N.H. (AP) — With summer about to start, many people flocking to their favorite swimming holes may also want to read up on bacteria warnings. During the busy Memorial Day weekend and shortly afterward, at least 20 people, most of them children, reported E. coli infections after they swam in Lake Anna, a popular recreational destination in central Virginia. Nine of those people were hospitalized. An additional 10 cases are under investigation. In Massachusetts, 22 beaches were closed across the state as of Friday morning. "Bacteria exceedance" accounted for more than half of the shutdowns. On the West Coast, high bacteria levels shut down three beaches in Seattle. Here's what to know about the most common concerns. E. coli bacteriaE.coli bacteria normally live in the intestines of healthy people and animals. Most strains are harmless, cause relatively brief ...
