US EditionBeach contamination advisories: Fecal contamination at beaches along US coastline
Nearly two-thirds of U.S. beaches experienced unsafe fecal bacteria levels in 2024, with over 450 beaches unsafe for swimming at least 25% of tested days, Environment America reported.
- Thousands of Americans will visit beaches this Labor Day weekend despite advisories warning of fecal contamination along the US coastline.
- These warnings stem from elevated bacteria levels exacerbated by this summer's heavy rains, outdated sewage systems, and suburban sprawl, said experts including John Rumpler.
- Beaches across North Carolina, Massachusetts, New York, Delaware, Michigan, and Hawaii face closures or advisories due to unsafe bacteria counts this week and last month.
- Environment America's 2024 report found nearly two-thirds of tested beaches had unsafe bacteria levels at least one day, with illnesses affecting 32 of every 1,000 swimmers.
- These conditions suggest a need for investments to upgrade water infrastructure, as contamination risks persist and vulnerable populations may face serious health impacts.
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Taking a dip Labor Day weekend? Swimmers face fecal contamination at beaches along US coastline - American Press
Thousands of Americans will head to beaches for one last summer splash this Labor Day weekend, but taking a dip might be out of the question: Many of the beaches will caution against swimming because of unsafe levels of fecal contamination. Beaches from Crystal River, Florida, to Ogunquit, Maine, have been under advisories warning about water quality this week because of elevated levels of bacteria associated with fecal waste. The advisories typ…
Labor Day weekend beachgoers enjoying the warm feces of the American shore
Thousands if not zillions of Americans are headed to the nation's beaches this Labor Day weekend, but the Associated Press warns that taking a dip is out of the question in many locales due to unsafe levels of fecal contamination. Beaches from Crystal River, Florida, to Ogunquit, Maine, have been under advisories warning about water quality this week because of elevated levels of bacteria associated with fecal waste. — Read the rest The post La…
Thousands of Americans will head to the beaches for one last dip this Labor Day weekend, but swimming may not be advisable: many beaches are warning of dangerous levels of fecal contamination.
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