ANGOLA - During the holiday weekend officials had to shut down the main beach at Pokagon State Park due to levels of E.coli in the water that exceeded the limit for swimming

The shut down took place on Saturday in the midst of the final holiday weekend of the summer; however, the beach reopened the park's main beach Sunday.

The main beach was shut down Saturday due to levels of E.coli in the water that exceeded the park’s permit limit for swimming. The beach located below the Potawatomi Inn remained open.

According to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, swimming beaches at Pokagon and other state properties are all tested weekly for the presence of E. coli. If levels exceed permit requirements, the swimming area is closed until a good sample passes through the testing process.