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LYNN A pair of area beaches were closed Friday due to high bacteria levels, according to Anne Roach, spokesperson for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. <\/p>\n
King's Beach in Lynn and Grace Oliver Beach in Marblehead were both closed as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, said Roach. <\/p>\n
Roach said there are a number of factors that contribute to high bacteria counts. <\/p>\n
\"Typically, it can be attributed to a heavy rainfall and the resulting surface water runoff that washes contaminants such as animal waste into beach water,\" said Roach. \"Nearby sewer lines that overflow or leak have also been known to contribute to a high level.\" <\/p>\n
She said beaches with high bacteria levels have warning signs informing beachgoers that swimming could cause illness. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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