TheState : reported that Surfside Beach affected by bacteria swimming advisory

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Swimming discouraged at Onekahakaha Beach after high bacteria le

State health officials are advising the public to avoid swimming at the popular Onekahakaha Beach on the Big Island after elevated levels of enterococci were found Wednesday afternoon. The beach remains open, but health officials urge the public should stay out of the water until enterococci levels return to normal. During regular beach testing, the DOH reported levels of 271 per 100 mL. The DOH announced the health advisory just before 4 p.m., and said bacteria, parasites and viruses in the water could make people sick. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, stomachache, diarrhea, headache or fevers.

DHEC lifts swim advisory for section of Surfside Beach after high bacteria reading

SURFSIDE BEACH, SC (WBTW) – DHEC has issued a temporary swimming advisory for a section of Surfside Beach, a press release states. The press release did not mention what could have caused the high bacteria reading. According to a press release from DHEC, the advisory was lifted Thursday after test results no longer exceeded water quality standards. According to Torrens, temporary advisory signs were placed at the location. None of the stations bordering WAC-030 on 16th Avenue North had bacteria readings over the safe limit.


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