Update: Meydenbauer Beach Re-Opened to Swimmers

Good news in time for the long weekend:  Meydenbauer Beach Park has now reopened to swimming.

The beach was closed Tuesday night after tests found high fecal bacteria levels in the water, according to a city of Bellevue press release.

The source of bacteria remains unknown, but a sewer line has been checked and no leaks have been detected, according to the city. The city will continue to test and monitor the water.

Original post July 2, 2013 at 04:58 pm:

Meydenbauer Beach Park is closed to swimming due to high fecal bacteria levels in the water, effective July 2, 2013, according to a city of Bellevue press release.

The rest of Meydenbauer Beach Park, 419-98th Ave. NE, remains open, according to the city. Signs will be posted near the swimming area throughout the closure and swimmers will be readmitted when the bacterial levels are at a safer level, the city reported.

The cause for the unusually high levels of fecal bacteria is being investigated, according to the city. 

All other swim areas at Bellevue beaches have tested within normal ranges, the city said.

According to the city swimming in areas with high bacteria can cause health concerns for some people. 

The county reports that most of the time, most bacteria present are typically assumed to be of non-human animal origin unless there is a failing septic system or a sewer overflow nearby.