High levels of fecal bacteria found in Harford streams for second year : baltimoresun

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High levels of fecal bacteria found in Harford streams for second year

High levels of fecal bacteria found in Harford streams for second year

For the second consecutive year, the level of fecal bacteria in several Harford County waterways, including those used for recreation, continues to exceed federal safety standards after rainstorms, based on tests conducted by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, working with local volunteers and Harford Community College."It's not just muddy water," Tom Zolper, a spokesperson for the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, said about the stormwater runoff into the waterways that were tested."It really is contaminated water that can, in some cases, threaten people's health."


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High bacteria levels prompt swimming warning signs in Annapolis

High bacteria levels prompt swimming warning signs in Annapolis

Annapolis officials are warning the public not to come in contact with the water at two Spa Creek stream crossings after rainfall due to recent high bacteria counts.The city on Friday placed two warning signs at crossings on South Cherry Grove Avenue and near the Chesapeake Children's Museum.Water quality tests taken earlier this month showed bacteria counts at four times higher than safe levels near the museum and more than 10 times higher than safe levels at South Cherry Grove.


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Creeks, river show highest bacteria levels after rain

Creeks, river show highest bacteria levels after rain

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) — A recent study of Midstate waterways shows bacteria levels can grow to magnificent levels after a steady rainfall.Between June and mid-August, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation collected a series of 14 samples each from 10 waterway locations in Cumberland and Dauphin counties.Specifically, the samples were tested for E-coli and fecal coliform, both highly common and mostly naturally-occurring bacteria found in creeks and rivers.


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Swimming prohibited in part of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront because of bacteria levels

Swimming prohibited in part of the Virginia Beach Oceanfront because of bacteria levels

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