KNOXVILLE, Iowa -- Due to elevated bacterial counts, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, advises that swimming is not recommended at Lake Red Rock’s North Overlook Beach until further notice.
"Swimming Not Recommended" signs will be posted at the beach until further testing indicates low bacteria counts. Sampling at the beach is performed weekly by the Corps through a contract with Iowa State University.
For more information on water quality monitoring at Lake Red Rock call 641-828-7522 or visit: www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Red-Rock/
Release no. 24-055