Based on morning conditions observed at the beach and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District data collection, the Nowcast system predicts beach water quality.

When water quality is good and bacteria levels are low, you will see a green box on the 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 on the Sewer District homepage and this sign posted at Edgewater Beach: