Photo by Chad Noetzel
A news release from St. Clair County officials states: All tank vent valves have been secured. Shoreside clean up operations are being conducted from Lakeport south to Keewahdin Rd and clean up operations are continuing at the site. Sheen has reached the shoreline, however there was no thick product. There have been some reports of debris washing the shore. Air quality assessments have been performed with no pollutants present. After further assessment, the Health Department has determined the status of area beaches as follows:
OPEN: Lake Huron – Burtchville Township Park Lakeport
OPEN: Lake Huron – Jeddo Road Beach Lakeport
CLOSED: Lake Huron – Metcalf Road Beach Burtchville
CLOSED: Lake Huron – Fort Gratiot County Park Fort Gratiot
CLOSED: Lake Huron – Lakeport State Park (day use/rec) Lakeport
OPEN: Lake Huron – Lakeport State Park Campground Lakeport
CLOSED: Lake Huron – Washington Street Park Lakeport
OPEN: Lake Huron – Keewadhin Road Beach Fort Gratiot
OPEN: Lake Huron – Krafft Road Beach Port Huron
OPEN: Lake Huron – Lakeside Beach Port Huron
OPEN: Lake Huron – Holland Road Beach Port Huron
OPEN: Lake Huron – Conger-Lighthouse Beach Port Huron
CLOSED: St. Clair River – Chrysler Park Beach Marysville (E.coli results)
OPEN: St. Clair River – Marine City Beach Marine City
OPEN: St. Clair River – Marine City Diving Area Marine City
Those residents living from Burtch Road to Metcalf Road are also advised to avoid swimming in those areas as a precautionary health measure. No health risks are expected. The public information line is still operational at 810-982-3910 for citizens to contact for more information or to report concerns regarding property. An e-mail address has also been established to report concerns at arthurjresponse@gmail.com. Do not call 9-1-1 unless you are experiencing a life threatening emergency. Further updates will be issued as information becomes available.
