Bridgeton closed the beach July 6 after numerous people fell ill with abdominal symptoms.
On July 9, officials tested water from the pond and bathroom sinks, finding nonthreatening levels of E. coli in the pond water, but threatening levels in the bathroom sinks. The city shut off the sinks’ water supply and plans to remove them. The beach reopened July 10.
CDC officials report those who dunked their heads or swallowed pond water while swimming in Woods Pond Beach had the highest risk of contracting norovirus. Some individuals got sick while caring for someone who fell ill after swimming in the pond.
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