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Several recreation sites along North Carolina rivers and coastlines failed fecal bacteria testing, leading to swim warnings in multiple locations due to elevated bacteria levels, likely influenced by recent heavy rains, with officials continuing to monitor and test the sites.
One Michigan beach is closed due to unsafe bacteria levels, with water quality being regularly tested across over 1,800 beaches in the state. Despite less-than-ideal weather, residents are advised to check the Beach Guard website for updates on beach closures and advisories before planning their summer visits.
The Rhode Island Department of Health has recommended the closure of 13 beaches for swimming due to high bacteria levels, including popular spots like Goddard Park Beach, Oakland Beach, and Buttonwoods Beach in Warwick. Several other beaches remain on the state's closure list, and Georgiaville Pond Beach has been closed since July 12 due to harmful blue-green algae. The Health Department continues to monitor water quality and advises checking online or calling for updates.
Three state park swimming areas in Connecticut, including Cockaponset State Forest, Wadsworth Falls State Park, and Wharton Brook State Park, were closed due to high bacteria levels. The closures were a result of heavy rainfall, and while the state parks remained open, only the swimming areas were impacted. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection tests for indicator bacteria to evaluate the potential for water contamination.