The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and IN.gov strive to enhance services and increase the public’s access to useful information through new technology. The agencies have launched a mobile alert system to notify beach-goers of beach conditions and closings due to E. coli, a bacteria which can make water unhealthy for swimming and other recreational activities.
Indiana BeachesAlert monitors beach conditions and alerts at public and private beaches in Lake, Porter, LaPorte and Kosciusko counties. The new service supplements the existing online BeachGuard System, which compiles beaches’ water quality data from mid-May through mid-September. In the past, beach enthusiasts have had the experience of discovering current advisories or closings after reaching their beach destination.
With the recently launched Indiana BeachesAlert mobile website, beach-goers can obtain real-time information throughout beach season.
The mobile website and subscription services interact with mobile phones for updates while on the go. The new tool can be accessed on a mobile device at www.IN.gov/beachesalert :.
“I’m excited that we are able to enhance our services and the public’s access to useful information through new technology,” said IDEM Commissioner Thomas Easterly. “Indiana BeachesAlert gives Hoosiers and out of state visitors access to reliable and up-to-date water quality information so they can more fully enjoy Indiana’s beautiful beaches.”
E. coli is a type of bacteria found in human and animal waste. During rainfalls, snow melts, or other types of precipitation, E.
coli may be washed into creeks, rivers, streams, lakes, or ground water putting swimmers at risk. Swimming-related illnesses are typically minor, including ear, eye, nose and throat infections while the most common form of illness suffered after swimming in sewage tainted waters is gastroenteritis. Those most vulnerable to illness from poor water quality are children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
About IDEM
IDEM ( www.idem.IN.gov :
) implements federal and state regulations regarding the environment. Through compliance assistance, incentive programs and educational outreach, the agency encourages and aids businesses and citizens in protecting Hoosiers and our environment.About IN.gov
IN.gov is the official Web site of the state of Indiana ( www.IN.gov :
) and a service of the Indiana Office of Technology. The IN.gov program is a collaborative effort between the state of Indiana and Indiana Interactive. Indiana Interactive is the official eGovernment solutions provider for the state of Indiana. The company builds and manages interactive government services on behalf of the state and is a wholly owned subsidiary of eGovernment firm NIC (NASDAQ: EGOV).About NIC
NIC (NASDAQ:EGOV) is the nation's leading provider of government Web sites, online services, and secure payment processing solutions. The company's innovative eGovernment services help reduce costs and increase efficiencies for government agencies, citizens, and businesses across the country. The NIC family of companies provides eGovernment solutions for more than 3,000 federal, state, and local agencies in the United States. Additional information is available at www.nicusa.com :
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