Bacteria levels in beach water are monitored at 49 public beaches during the swimming season (May-September).
Stay healthy while swimming at the beach by taking these simple steps:
- Observe Swimming Advisories
- Avoid swallowing water when swimming
- Avoid swimming for a few days after heavy rainfall
- Keep damaged skin out of the water or wear water-proof bandage
- Avoid swimming in areas where dead fish are present
- Don’t swim if you are ill or have a weakened immune system
- Shower with soap after swimming
- Avoid swimming near piers, pipes, drains, and water flowing from storm drains onto a beach
- Dispose of trash, pet waste, & dirty diapers in a proper trash receptacle to avoid contaminating swimming water
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