E. coli concerns shutter popular Great Barrington beach

E. coli concerns shutter popular Great Barrington beach

A popular swimming spot in Great Barrington, the Lake Mansfield beach area, is closed after routine testing found elevated levels of E. coli, NewsChannel 13's news partners at the Berkshire Eagle reported.

A popular swimming spot in Great Barrington, the Lake Mansfield beach area, is closed after routine testing found elevated levels of E. coli, NewsChannel 13’s news partners at The Berkshire Eagle report.

The waterfront will stay closed until new testing finds it is safe.

Anyone who has visited the beach recently and is experiencing stomach issues should call their doctor immediately, the Great Barrington Health Department said.

Lake Mansfield Beach had just reopened to the public on July 1 after renovations.