August 7, 2025
Media Contact: Tes La Dieu, Population Health Manager, (757) 594-7411
Swimming Advisory Lifted at King-Lincoln Beach in Newport News, Virginia
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Peninsula Health District received results from sampling completed on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. These results indicate that bacteria levels in the water at King-Lincoln Beach meet the state water quality standards for recreational waters. The swimming advisory is no longer in effect at this location.
Environmental Health officials sample Hilton, Huntington, King/Lincoln Park, Anderson’s and Yorktown public beaches on a weekly basis during the swimming season from May to September.
Residents are reminded to observe the following guidelines as they enjoy the summer swimming season:
- Do not swim in water that looks stagnant, muddy, or smells unpleasant.
- Avoid swallowing river, stream, lakes, or other recreational water.
- Prevent direct contact between broken skin and recreational water.
- Avoid swimming in natural water bodies (rivers, streams, lakes, etc.) for several days after heavy rainfall.
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