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What’s causing unsafe bacteria levels at Maine beaches?

More than 10 beaches were unsafe last week, and officials said rain-driven runoff, sewer leaks and septic systems are driving the contamination.

Recent swim advisories highlight how old infrastructure and heavy summer downpours combine to trap bacteria along the coast.

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What’s causing unsafe bacteria levels at Maine beaches?

Recent swim advisories highlight how old infrastructure and heavy summer downpours combine to trap bacteria along the coast.

·Lewiston, United States
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Portland Press Herald broke the news in Portland, United States on Friday, July 3, 2026.
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