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US beaches are under fecal contamination warnings ahead of Labor Day weekend due to high bacteria levels from pollution sources like runoff and sewer overflows, posing health risks to swimmers and prompting advisories and closures at popular destinations.
Many U.S. beaches are closed or under advisories due to high levels of fecal bacteria like E. coli and enterococci, which can cause illnesses. Contamination sources include runoff, sewage, and storms, especially during peak summer. Beachgoers are advised to check water conditions before swimming, avoid polluted waters, and be cautious after heavy rains to stay safe.
Many US beaches are under advisories due to unsafe levels of fecal contamination, caused by outdated sewage systems and severe weather, posing health risks to swimmers during the Labor Day weekend.
Three Jersey Shore beaches, including Albany Avenue Beach in Atlantic City, Philadelphia Avenue Beach in Cape May, and Hollywood Avenue Beach in Wildwood Crest, have been deemed safe for swimming after high levels of fecal bacteria were found earlier this week. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued a warning, but subsequent test results show that the water is now safe. The contamination was likely caused by recent rain runoff in the area.
Three Jersey Shore beaches, including Albany Avenue beach in Atlantic City, Philadelphia Avenue beach in Cape May, and Hollywood Avenue beach in Wildwood Crest, are under swimming advisories due to high levels of fecal bacteria. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection discovered the contamination during recent testing, likely caused by runoff from heavy rainfall. The beaches remain open pending further test results, which are expected to determine if closures are necessary.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued swimming advisories for three ocean beaches and several bay and river beaches due to high levels of fecal bacteria. The affected beaches include Albany Avenue beach in Atlantic City, Philadelphia Avenue beach in Cape May, and Hollywood Avenue beach in Wildwood Crest. The advisories were issued after water samples showed elevated levels of enterococci, indicating possible contamination from human or animal waste. The water will be retested, and if the bacteria levels remain high, the beaches will be closed until they fall within the acceptable limit. Swimming in polluted water can cause various health symptoms.
Five of the 10 dirtiest beaches in California are in San Mateo County, with Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica ranking third worst, according to an annual report by environmental group Heal the Bay. The beaches scored poorly due to poor water circulation in enclosed areas or along the bay. The low rankings are not due to winter rains, but rather water quality during dry months when more testing is done. High levels of fecal indicator bacteria can lead to infections and illness. However, beaches north of the Golden Gate received good ratings during the summer period, and Bean Hollow State Beach was among the two cleanest in the state based on year-round testing.