Lake Ahquabi Reopens for Safe Swimming | Des Moines News

After years of closures and health advisories, Lake Ahquabi is finally welcoming families back for safe swims—thanks to major renovations and now consistently clean water tests. Reopened in May 2024, the lake faced repeated E. coli warnings through much of the past two summers, but this July marks a turning point: it’s off Iowa’s advisory list for the first time in five years. Families are thrilled to return to this beloved, affordable outdoor spot, while the Iowa DNR continues monitoring 39 state beaches—10 still under advisories. For now, it’s a joyful summer win, with hopes that Lake Ahquabi’s water quality has truly turned the corner. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d1abb827278ac728