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The Norfolk Department of Public Health<\/strong> has lifted the swimming advisories that were issued on Tuesday, June 30, 2026<\/strong>, for all nine Ocean View beaches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Follow-up water sampling has confirmed that enterococci bacteria levels are now within Virginia State Water Quality Standards<\/strong>, indicating that water quality has returned to safe levels for recreational swimming. As a result, all advisory signs are being removed.<\/p>\n

Residents and visitors are encouraged to continue enjoying Norfolk’s beaches while following general water safety practices and staying informed about current beach conditions.<\/p>\n

For additional information, please contact the Environmental Health Division<\/strong> of the Norfolk Department of Public Health at 757-683-2712<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For current swimming advisory maps, beach monitoring updates, and recreational water safety information, visit the Virginia Department of Health Beach Monitoring Program<\/strong>:
\nhttp:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/environmental-epidemiology\/beach-monitoring\/<\/a><\/p>\n

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation while the advisories were in effect and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable time at the beach this summer. \ud83c\udf0a\u2600\ufe0f<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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