Grand Strand swimming advisory due to bacteria
COLUMBIA, S.C. (DHEC PRESS RELEASE) – A section of beach along South Carolina's Grand Strand has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory, the Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) reported today. "The area affected is at 16th Avenue North in North Myrtle Beach," said Sean Torrens of DHEC's Pee Dee Environmental Affairs office in Myrtle Beach. "To guard against the possibility of swallowing the water, it's best to keep your head up and out of the water," Torrens said. "High bacteria levels have been detected in this section of beach, and swimming is not advised until bacteria levels return to normal."According to Torrens, it is safe to wade, collect shells and fish within the swimming advisory area. "People with open cuts or other wounds should also avoid contact with the water."According to Torrens, DHEC staff will be placing temporary signs at the location.
Swim advisory issued for high bacteria reading in area of North Myrtle Beach
"The area affected is at 16th Avenue North in North Myrtle Beach," said Sean Torrens of DHEC's Pee Dee Environmental Affairs office in Myrtle Beach. A post on the City of North Myrtle Beach Facebook page says the affected area includes 200 feet on either side of the sign posted. COLUMBIA, SC (WBTW) – DHEC says a section of beach along the Grand Strand has been placed under a temporary swimming advisory for high bacteria levels on Thursday. "High bacteria levels have been detected in this section of beach, and swimming is not advised until bacteria levels return to normal."Routine sampling Wednesday yielded 987 units of bacteria according to the department's website. You can see recent water sampling results on DHEC's website here.collected by :Lucy William
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