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environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Beach Bacteria Warnings Issued for Multiple Locations

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.

via CBS Philly|

#beaches #environment #fecal-bacteria

health2 years ago•1 min saved

Navigating Memorial Day Weekend Beach Crowds in Popular Coastal Destinations

The N.C. Recreational Water Quality Program has issued a swimming advisory for Jockey’s Ridge Soundside Access at Nags Head due to high levels of enterococcus bacteria, which is an indicator of fecal matter. While the advisory is not a beach closing, signs have been posted warning people not to come within 200 feet of the area. Other sites at beaches along the Carolina coast have precautionary advisories due to stormwater discharge areas, which can contain pollutants and cause adverse health effects. Swimmers should be aware of the possible risk.

via WGHP FOX8 Greensboro|

#carolina-coast #enterococcus-bacteria #health