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Safe to swim? Elevated bacteria levels at NJ beaches not unusual after heavy rain
Safe to swim? Elevated bacteria levels at NJ beaches not unusual after heavy rain
Higher than normal bacteria levels leading to warnings and no swimming at several Jersey Shore beaches lately are not uncommon after heavy rains, according to the state Department of Environmental Protection.(Vin Ebenau,Townsquare Media)NJDEP spokesman Larry Hajna explained that animal waste gets funneled from storm water discharge pipes into bodies of water, and that elevated bacteria levels are an issue typically in back bays and rivers used for recreational bathing."The water doesn't flush out that quickly and dilute like ocean water on the beaches," said Hajna.
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High bacteria levels close Weirs Beach
High bacteria levels close Weirs Beach
High bacteria levels close Weirs BeachLACONIA — The beach at Weirs Beach has been closed for swimming for the past week because state tests of the water are showing high levels of fecal bacteria.Beach closings after tests showing high levels of fecal coliform are not a rare occurrence in New Hampshire, and at least one of Laconia's five beaches is closed by the problem almost every year, said Amy Lovisek, the city's assistant director of recreation and facilities.But closing one of the city's most celebrated beaches during one of the busiest summer seasons in recent history is not good for local residents and visitors and it's especially bad for nearby businesses, she said.
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