Acadia swimming area closed because of high bacteria levels

BANGOR DAILY NEWS • June 27, 2024

Swimmers have been advised to avoid Sand Beach Lagoon in Acadia National Park because of unsafe bacteria levels. The water there was tested Tuesday, and the results revealed 404 bacteria colonies per 100 milliliters of water, which exceeds the threshold of 61 colonies per 100 milliliters set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.