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USACE reopens swim beach at Panther Bay

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reopened the swim beach at Panther Bay on Norfork Lake.
The beach had been temporarily closed after routine testing showed elevated E. coli levels. Officials said two consecutive water samples with acceptable results, as required by the Arkansas Department of Health, cleared the way for reopening.

For updates on other recreation areas, contact the Mountain Home Project Office at 870-425-2700.

Panther Bay swim beach closed temporarily due to E. coli

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed the swim beach at Panther Bay on Norfork Lake after routine testing showed higher-than-acceptable levels of E. coli. The Mountain Home Project Office announced the temporary closure and said signs have been posted at the beach. Rangers will reopen the area once…

August 30, 2025

In "Arkansas News"

Arkansas’ Waveland Park swim beach reopens after passing water tests

HAVANA, Ark. — Officials announced that the swim beach at Waveland Park in western Arkansas is open again after temporary closure due to water quality concerns. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Blue Mountain Lake Field Office reopened the beach after routine testing showed water conditions met state health requirements,…

July 12, 2025

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