Lodi Lake reopened this week to swimmers after tests showed unsafe levels of bacteria.

The lake was cleared to open Thursday and will be available to the public through Sunday from 12:30 to 6 p.m.

On July 3, the Lodi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department said swimming was prohibited until further notice due to bacteria that was found.

The department said the water at the lake is typically tested for safety but high temperatures and heat waves throughout the Central Valley had caused the unsafe water conditions.

Although swimmers were not allowed in the lake, the beach and wading pool area remained open.

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