The main beach in Shangri-la, located off of Blissful Lane, has been closed for swimming by the Board of Health until further notice.

Water samples were analyzed for quality and tested beyond the maximum contamination limit for coliform bacteria levels.

Samples are being analyzed at the Barnstable County Lab. The beach will be reopened when samples prove to be below the maximum contamination limit, according to the Board of Health.

Swimming at beaches with high coliform bacteria levels can cause serious health problems for very young, very old, or immune-compromised individuals.