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The Silver Lake Pool is closed for the remainder of today, Saturday, July 11, due to a water contamination incident. The pool will remain closed while staff complete all required disinfection procedures to ensure the water meets public health and safety standards.
Cascade Lake Beach has reopened after follow-up water testing confirmed bacteria levels have returned to a safe range for swimming.
The City routinely tests water quality at Cascade Lake Beach and Foster Arend Beach each week to help provide a safe swimming experience. Last week's testing found elevated bacteria levels at Cascade Lake Beach, requiring a temporary closure. Follow-up testing has confirmed the beach is safe to reopen.
Bacteria levels in natural bodies of water can fluctuate for a variety of reasons, including runoff after heavy rainfall, wildlife in the area and hot weather.
The City will continue its regular weekly water quality monitoring at both beaches throughout the summer.
The City thanks residents for their patience and cooperation while the temporary closure was in place.
The City of Rochester Parks & Recreation Department recognized two lifeguards, Matias Vega and Eoin Porrata, for their lifesaving actions. Sam Sonnabend, Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor and former City of Rochester Outdoor Pools Manager was also recognized for his role in lifeguard training. Vega, Porrata and Sonnabend were honored with a Red Cross National Lifesaving Award during a recognition event on July 7 at City Hall.
As part of the City's routine summer water quality monitoring, this week's testing found elevated bacteria levels at Cascade Lake Beach that require a temporary beach closure.
Foster Arend Beach and Cascade Lake Beach are tested weekly throughout the summer to help provide a safe swimming experience. Bacteria levels can increase for a variety of reasons, including runoff after heavy rainfall, wildlife in the area and hot weather.
Cascade Lake Beach will be retested next week. Updates will be shared on the City's website and Facebook page.
Foster Arend Beach remains open daily from noon to 8 p.m.
The City thanks residents for their patience and understanding as staff work to protect the health and safety of the community.
Beginning Monday, July 6, the playground and basketball courts at Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park will be fenced off and closed through the fall as construction gets underway.
Final construction work at the McQuillan Splash Pad is complete, but the facility's opening will be delayed approximately two to three more weeks while awaiting a required final inspection by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
The City of Rochester is joining communities across the country in celebrating National Park and Recreation Month this July, recognizing the parks, trails, programs and dedicated staff, which help make Rochester a healthy, active and connected community.
July 4 operations at Soldiers Field Aquatic Center will be:
Open swim from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
No morning designated lazy river water walking, lap swim or toddler time
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), in collaboration with federal partners, has identified three areas in the City of Rochester that will be aerially managed to slow the spread of spongy moth in Minnesota.
Final construction work is underway at the McQuillan Splash Pad as crews prepare to open the facility to the public.
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