Based on morning conditions observed at the beach and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District data collection, the Nowcast system predicts beach water quality.
These predictions account for recent weather patterns, rainfall, wind direction, and other factors that can affect bacteria levels in recreational beach water. Reports can help beachgoers know what water conditions they may anticipate before visiting Cleveland's Edgewater and Villa Angela beaches.
SIGNS OF GOOD OR POOR WATER QUALITY
When water quality is good and bacteria levels are low, you will see a green box alert on our Sewer District homepage, and you will see the sign below displayed at the entrance to Edgewater Beach:
When bacteria levels are likely to be high (typically after heavy rain), you will see a red box alert on our Sewer District homepage and this sign posted at Edgewater Beach:
green box alert on our Sewer District homepage, and you will see the sign below displayed at the entrance to Edgewater Beach:
red box alert on our Sewer District homepage and this sign posted at Edgewater Beach:
