Full Notification

Robert Morris remains open, but the beach will be closed today, July 29th through Monday, August 4th. The suspected cause of the elevated E. coli level is the heat, stormwater runoff, and presence of wildlife in and around the lake. Water samples will be taken routinely until the levels naturally drop.

The beach is tested weekly by the Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services (KCHCS) Department. Sample results were collected on Monday July 28, 2025. The geometric mean of all samples collected over the last 30-day period is 138.6 E. coli per 100 ml, which exceeds the total body contact standard of 130 E. coli per 100 ml. The geometric mean over a 30-day period is an indicator that there is a chronic problem and it is advised to apply caution with total body contact with the surface water. Out of an abundance of caution, the Comstock Township Parks and Recreation Department has closed the Beach.

KCHCS will collect additional samples on Monday, August 4, 2025, and expects to make the results available on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. When surface water quality meets the above-mentioned Water Quality Standards the public health advisory will be lifted, and the beach will be opened to the public.

Robert Morris Park Beach patrons are encouraged to contact their health provider with questions pertaining to an illness. Questions concerning the water sampling program at Robert Morris Park or Michigan Water Quality Standards may be directed to KCHCS at (269) 373-5337.