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Beaches, Lakes & Pools

We monitor, inspect, and test water for beaches, public swimming pools, whirlpools, and water attractions to reduce the chance of disease from recreational water illness.

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Beach Water Quality

Find Current beach water quality conditions for the 20 beaches we monitor (Memorial Day-Labor Day) and information on how we monitor local beaches for bacteria and algal toxins.

How We Monitor Beach Water Quality

Find out about our beach water quality monitoring process. 

Blue-Green Algae Precautions

Information about blue-green algae and swimming precautions.

Protecting Lake Water Quality

Information on sources of lake and river pollutants, steps you can take to protect our lakes and environment, and our role in protecting our lakes.

Pool Licensing & Operator Resources

Licensing, inspection, and maintenance information for public swimming pools, whirlpools, and water attractions.

 

Beaches, Lakes & Pools

  • Beach Water Quality
  • Blue-Green Algae Precautions
  • How We Monitor Beach Water Quality
  • Protecting Lake Water Quality
    • Fish Advisories
    • Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
  • Pool Licensing & Operator Resources

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Public Health Madison & Dane County

Office Location & Hours

  • Main Phone: (608) 266-4821
  • Environmental Health Phone:
    (608) 242-6515
  • Fax: (608) 266-4858
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Healthy People. Healthy Places.

Public Health Services are available to all residents and visitors of Madison and Dane County. Citizenship is not a requirement. We provide services regardless of a person's race, color, gender/gender expression, ability, religion, sexual orientation or place of birth/place of residence.

Our Mission


Working with the community to enhance, protect, and promote the health of the environment and the well being of all people.


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