Burnsville officials announced Wednesday that Crystal Lake Beach has re-opened after testing for E. coli indicated it is safe for swimmers.

The city closed the beach on Tuesday due to to high levels of E. coli bacteria.

Bacteria occur naturally in the environment, but high levels of E. coli bacteria may indicate contamination from decaying matter and animals. Also, periods of hot weather often contribute to high levels. When testing reveals high levels of bacteria levels, beaches close to prevent the spread of illness.

Burnsville conducts the tests from Memorial Day until Labor Day. If the level exceeds the standards set by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, the beach closes temporarily until the readings return to a safe level.

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