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id: b31c435289
section: environment
first_reported: 2026-11-08 07:51 MST
updated: 2026-11-08 07:51 MST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Tempe Town Lake closes to boating, fishing and swimming

Tempe Town Lake is closed to boating, fishing and swimming until further notice due to shore damage and bacterial contamination, including E. coli.

Section: [Weather & Environment](/phoenix/section/life.md) · Entities: [Tempe Town Lake](/phoenix/wiki/tempe-town-lake.md)

## Coverage

- [KJZZ 91.5 (public radio)](https://www.kjzz.org/science/2026-11-08/tempe-town-lake-temporarily-closes-after-storm-damage-downstream-contamination), 2026-11-08 07:51 MST: Tempe Town Lake temporarily closes after storm damage, downstream contamination

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