according to katu
Health Advisory issued for 'higher-than-normal' fecal bacteria levels at Nye Beach
Health Advisory issued for 'higher-than-normal' fecal bacteria levels at Nye Beach
The Oregon Health Authority issued a public health advisory Wednesday for higher-than-normal levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Nye Beach in Lincoln County.Officials say the bacteria levels can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria.
additionally statesmanjournal
High fecal bacteria measured at Newport's Nye Beach
High fecal bacteria measured at Newport's Nye Beach
Buy Photo Water monitoring is done at select sites along the Oregon coast, including at Nye Beach in Newport.(Photo: Statesman Journal file)Buy PhotoOregon health officials are telling visitors of Nye Beach to stay out of the water.High levels of fecal bacteria have been measured in the ocean at the Newport beach.
by the same token on oregonlive
Advisory issued for high fecal bacteria levels at Nye Beach
Advisory issued for high fecal bacteria levels at Nye Beach
The state on Wednesday advised the public to avoid water contact at Newport's Nye Beach and nearby waterways, saying high levels of fecal bacteria have been detected.The public health advisory says children and older adults are at the greatest risk for contracting diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses if infected.The Oregon Health Authority said the origin of the increased pathogen and fecal bacteria could include both shore and inlands sources, including stormwater runoff, sewer overflows, failing septic systems and animal waste from livestock, pets and wildlife.
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