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− | + | '''Planning a day at the beach? Check below to see if any water quality advisories are in effect!''' | |
− | Planning a day at the beach? Check below to see if any water quality advisories are in effect! | ||
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− | + | Before you head to the beach, it’s important to check local water quality conditions and swim advisories to protect your health and the health of your family. To make it easy, the Surfrider Foundation has assembled key information on beach water quality monitoring programs across the nation. Browse the state index below to see if current water quality information is available for your favorite beach. | |
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− | + | ===Introduction=== | |
+ | <big>'''Background on Beach Water Quality Monitoring Programs'''</big> | ||
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− | + | Every coastal state receives funding through the federal [https://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/the-beach-act-at-15-years Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act (BEACH Act)] to help pay for their beach water quality monitoring and public notification programs. Some states also contribute state and local funds to this effort as well. Despite this, not all beaches are covered, and many states stop testing during the cooler, ‘off-season’, winter months due to funding and staff restrictions. States instead prioritize their monitoring programs to cover popular beaches with high use or beaches that are most likely to be polluted and present a health risk to bathers. Learn about ways you can get involved and secure better water quality and health protections for your coastal playground [https://www.surfrider.org/campaigns/stand-up-for-clean-water here]. | |
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− | + | Beach water quality testing programs are often managed by health or environmental protection agencies, either at the state, county or city level, or some mixture of all three. These agencies collect water samples at the beach and test them for the presence of enterococcus bacteria at saltwater beaches or E. coli at freshwater beaches. While generally harmless themselves, these bacteria indicate the presence of fecal pollution (human or animal waste) and the presence of more harmful pathogens that can make you sick. Low levels of indicator bacteria are generally considered safe for swimming. Health risk increases, however, with higher levels of bacteria. Learn more about the health threats from recreating in polluted coastal waters [http://beachapedia.org/Health_Threats_from_Polluted_Coastal_Waters here]. | |
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+ | The EPA developed recommendations for water quality criteria to be used by states as health standards to protect swimmer health in recreational waters. These criteria are based on the concentration of bacteria measured in a sample of water (either enterococcus or E. coli). Bacteria is measured by physically counting bacteria cultures, reported as coliform forming units (cfu), or by using an estimation method to calculate the most probable number (MPN) of bacteria. | ||
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+ | '''Example of a water quality standard:''' 104 colony forming units (cfu) enterococci bacteria/100 ml water | ||
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+ | At beaches, the water quality criteria most widely used to make management decisions, such as issuing swim advisories and opening or closing beaches, is called the Beach Action Value (BAV). BAV’s are mainly determined by the bacteria threshold for a single sample (referred to as a “single sample maximum”) but some states may also use other calculation methods, like geometric means (the rolling average of water quality overtime) or bacteria ratios (like total coliform: fecal coliform) to help with decision making. In this resource, we provide the single sample maximum for each state for simplicity and clarity. While BAVs vary state by state, if a water sample exceeds this health standard, either a swim advisory or beach closure is issued depending on state protocols, the severity of the exceedance and/or sources of pollution. Warning signs are posted at beaches to inform the public of the health risk, and in most cases, shared online as well. | ||
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+ | High bacteria exceedances can happen at any time, but often occur during and following a rain event. Rain falling over developed coastal areas results in polluted stormwater and urban runoff reaching the beach that could contain animal waste, untreated sewage, toxic substances, and more. While variable by location and weather, it can take three days or more for water quality conditions to return to safe levels after it rains. Most states strongly recommend against entering coastal waters after a rain, and some even issue preemptive rain advisories to warn beach-goers of the increased risk of swimming. | ||
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+ | <big>'''Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring/Community Science Programs'''</big> | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | In addition to state or county beach water quality monitoring programs, many beaches are also tested by non-profit or educational organizations. These volunteer programs are designed to help fill in the gaps of government funded beach water quality programs and to build community awareness of local water quality issues. Decisions to issue swim advisories and beach closures, however, can only be made by government agencies. | ||
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+ | <big>'''Other National Resources for Beach Water Quality Information'''</big> | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | In addition to this resource, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Beaches Website and the SwimGuide also provide great information on coastal beach water quality across the U.S. The EPA’s [https://www.epa.gov/beaches/find-information-about-particular-us-beach Beaches Website] includes an interactive national list of beaches monitored, state program contacts and a searchable database for beach advisories and closures. EPA also has a comprehensive list of [https://www.epa.gov/cyanohabs/state-habs-resources harmful algal bloom resources by state]. The [https://www.theswimguide.org/about/ SwimGuide] mobile app and website managed by Swim Drink Fish Canada provides current water quality information and amenity descriptions for over 7,000 beaches, lakes, rivers, and swimming holes in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, the Bahamas, Ireland, France, New Zealand, and Australia. Swim Guide is available in English, French, and Spanish. | ||
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+ | <big>'''How to Read this Document'''</big> | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | Presented below is guidance on how to access the most up-to-date information on local water quality conditions in every coastal state. The agencies responsible for running beach water quality monitoring programs are provided, as are links to each program's website, primary contact information, and information on sampling frequency and testing season. We also clarify if preemptive rain advisories are used and what single sample water quality standard, or Beach Action Value, is used to issue swim advisories or beach closures in every state. Resources that provide current information on the status of harmful algal blooms, or opportunities to report harmful algal blooms are also provided. Lastly, community science programs that generate additional water quality information beyond the state database are presented as well. Note that some community science programs actually contribute to the state's database (such as in Washington state), but since their data is already incorporated in the state resource, additional links are not provided. If there are other community science groups collecting additional bacteria-based water quality information at recreational beaches, please contact us at beachapedia@surfrider.org. | ||
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+ | ==State Reports:== | ||
+ | <small>__TOC__</small> | ||
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==Alabama== | ==Alabama== | ||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
− | ::Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) | + | ::Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Department of Public Health (ADPH) |
− | ::::[http:// | + | ::::[http://adem.alabama.gov/programs/coastal/beachMonitoring.cnt Beach Water Quality Program Website] |
− | ::::[http://aldem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e5b6ee63a2df45f187832d492bdb2298 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://aldem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e5b6ee63a2df45f187832d492bdb2298 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Chris Johnson, (334) 271-7827, cjohnson@adem.alabama.gov |
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' June | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' June - September: Varies from twice per week to every two weeks depending on level of beach use; October - May: Monthly |
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'''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
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'''Rain Advisories:''' Alabama does not issue rain advisories. | '''Rain Advisories:''' Alabama does not issue rain advisories. | ||
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+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Coosa River Keeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.coosariver.org/swimguide/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::Alabama Water Watch | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/alabama-water-watch/ Water Quality Monitoring Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::Mobile Baykeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/mobile-baykeeper/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::NOAA Tides & Currents | ||
+ | ::::[https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/research/stressor-impacts-mitigation/hab-forecasts/gulf-of-mexico/ Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast] | ||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation | ::Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[http://dec.alaska.gov/water/water-quality/beach-program/ Beach Water Quality Program Website] |
− | ::::[http://dec.alaska.gov/water/water-quality/map/ Water Quality | + | ::::[http://dec.alaska.gov/water/water-quality/map/ Water Quality Data] |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Laura Eldred, (907) 376-1855, laura.eldred@alaska.gov |
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September: Weekly | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September: Weekly at Hoonah Beaches, and every other week at Ketchikan and Kenai River Beaches. |
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'''Water Quality Standard:''' 130 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 130 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
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'''Rain Advisories:''' There is no indication that Alaska issues rain advisories, but individual counties may choose to do so. | '''Rain Advisories:''' There is no indication that Alaska issues rain advisories, but individual counties may choose to do so. | ||
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+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::SeaGrant Alaska | ||
+ | ::::[https://seagrant.uaf.edu/topics/environmental-hazards-alaskas-coasts/algal-blooms/ Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Alaska] | ||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
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::State Water Resources Control Board | ::State Water Resources Control Board | ||
::::[https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/beaches/beach_water_quality/ Beach Water Quality Program Website] | ::::[https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/beaches/beach_water_quality/ Beach Water Quality Program Website] | ||
− | ::::[https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/safe_to_swim/interactive_map/ Water Quality Data | + | ::::[https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/safe_to_swim/ Safe to Swim Portal and Water Quality Information] |
+ | ::::[https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/safe_to_swim/interactive_map/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] | ||
::::Contact: Karen Black, (916) 341-6899, Karen.Black@waterboards.ca.gov | ::::Contact: Karen Black, (916) 341-6899, Karen.Black@waterboards.ca.gov | ||
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Counties north of San Francisco: At least weekly from April - October. All other coastal counties: At least weekly year-round. See below for details by county. |
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− | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | + | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water but counties may use other established bacteria standards for beach management decisions as well (such as fecal coliform, total coliform, total:fecal ratio or geometric means). Learn more [https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/Document/I40553F50D60611DE88AEDDE29ED1DC0A?originationContext=document&transitionType=StatuteNavigator&needToInjectTerms=False&viewType=FullText&t_T1=17&t_T2=7952&t_S1=CA%20ADC%20s&contextData=(sc.Default)&bhcp=1 here]. |
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− | '''Rain Advisories:''' | + | '''Rain Advisories:''' Counties may choose to issue rain advisories before, during or immediately after rain storms but it is not mandatory. California EPA recommends that people avoid swimming in ocean waters during a rain event and for three days after rainfall ceases. |
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<big>'''COUNTY/CITY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''COUNTY/CITY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
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− | ::Alameda County | + | ::Alameda County, East Bay Regional Park District & Contra Costa County |
− | ::::[https://www.ebparks.org/about/stewardship/water/default.htm#sbwqmp Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[https://www.ebparks.org/about/stewardship/water/default.htm#sbwqmp Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Hal MacLean, (510) 544-2328, hmaclean@ebparks.org |
− | ::Del Norte County | + | ::Del Norte County |
− | :::: | + | ::::[http://www.co.del-norte.ca.us/departments/community-development-department/environmental-health-division Beach Monitoring Program Administrators Website] (very limited information provided) |
+ | ::::Sampling Frequency: Not provided. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Houawa Moua, (707) 465-0426, environmental-health@co.del-norte.ca.us | ||
::Humboldt County | ::Humboldt County | ||
− | ::::[https://humboldtgov.org/ | + | ::::[https://humboldtgov.org/746/Ocean-Monitoring-Program Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[https://humboldtgov.org/1696/Water-Quality-Test-Results Water Quality Data | + | ::::[https://humboldtgov.org/1696/Water-Quality-Test-Results Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: (707) 445-6215, envhealth@co.humboldt.ca.us |
::Los Angeles County | ::Los Angeles County | ||
− | ::::[http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/eh/water_quality/beach_grades.cfm Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/eh/water_quality/beach_grades.cfm Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Ranges from 1-5 times per week |
− | ::::Contact: Recreational Waters Program | + | ::::Contact: Recreational Waters Program, (626) 430-5360, rhealth@ph.lacounty.gov |
:: City of Long Beach | :: City of Long Beach | ||
− | ::::[http://www.longbeach.gov/health/inspections-and-reporting/inspections/recreational-water-samples/ Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://www.longbeach.gov/health/inspections-and-reporting/inspections/recreational-water-samples/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly |
− | ::::Contact: Recreational Water Testing Program | + | ::::Contact: Recreational Water Testing Program, (562) 570-4132, environmentalhealth@longbeach.gov |
::Marin County | ::Marin County | ||
− | ::::[https://www.marincounty.org/depts/cd/divisions/environmental-health-services/beach-monitoring Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[https://www.marincounty.org/depts/cd/divisions/environmental-health-services/beach-monitoring Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly |
− | ::::Contact: Environmental Health Services | + | ::::Contact: Environmental Health Services, (415) 473-2335 |
::Mendocino County | ::Mendocino County | ||
− | ::::[https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/health-and-human-services-agency/environmental-health Environmental Health Program | + | ::::[https://www.mendocinocounty.org/government/health-and-human-services-agency/environmental-health Environmental Health Program Website] does not provide information on a beach testing program. |
− | ::::[https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/beaches/search_beach_mon.html Beach Water Quality Data] can be accessed from California State Water Board | + | ::::[https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/beaches/search_beach_mon.html Beach Water Quality Data] can be accessed from California State Water Board. |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly |
− | ::::Contact: (707) 234-6625, enviroh@mendocinocounty.org | + | ::::Contact: (707) 234-6625, enviroh@mendocinocounty.org, Hotline: (707) 234-6627 |
::Monterey County | ::Monterey County | ||
− | ::::[http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/health/environmental-health/general/public-beaches-water-quality Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/health/environmental-health/general/public-beaches-water-quality Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: November - March: Monthly; April - October: Weekly |
::::Contact: John Ramirez, (831) 755-4539, Ramirezj1@co.monterey.ca.us | ::::Contact: John Ramirez, (831) 755-4539, Ramirezj1@co.monterey.ca.us | ||
::Orange County | ::Orange County | ||
− | ::::[https://ocbeachinfo.com/about/ Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[https://ocbeachinfo.com/about/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[https://ocbeachinfo.com/ Water Quality Data | + | ::::[https://ocbeachinfo.com/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Ranges from 1-5 times per week |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: (714) 433-6400, LRobinson@ochca.com |
::San Diego County | ::San Diego County | ||
− | ::::[http://www.sdbeachinfo.com/ | + | ::::[http://www.sdbeachinfo.com/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly at 42 beaches; November - March: Weekly at 21 beaches |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Farnaz Farhang, (858) 495-5579, farnaz.farhang@sdcounty.ca.gov |
::San Francisco County | ::San Francisco County | ||
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::[https://www.sfpuc.org/programs/ocean-and-beach-monitoring Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly |
::::Contact: Corey Chrisman, (415) 252-3849, Corey.Chrisman@sfdph.org | ::::Contact: Corey Chrisman, (415) 252-3849, Corey.Chrisman@sfdph.org | ||
::San Luis Obispo County | ::San Luis Obispo County | ||
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::[https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Health-Agency/Public-Health/Environmental-Health-Services/All-Environmental-Health-Services/Beach-Water-Quality-Monitoring.aspx Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly |
::::Contact: Leslie Terry, (805) 781-5553, lterry@co.slo.ca.us | ::::Contact: Leslie Terry, (805) 781-5553, lterry@co.slo.ca.us | ||
::San Mateo County | ::San Mateo County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://www.smchealth.org/beaches Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://gis.smcgov.org/Html5Viewer/?viewer=beach Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly |
::::Contact: Heather Forshey, (650) 372-6200, envhealth@smcgov.org | ::::Contact: Heather Forshey, (650) 372-6200, envhealth@smcgov.org | ||
::Santa Barbara County | ::Santa Barbara County | ||
− | ::::[https://countyofsb.org/ | + | ::::[https://www.countyofsb.org/2263/Ocean-Water-Monitoring-Program Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories, which can be found under "Helpful Resrouces" |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly |
::::Contact: Marissa Censullo, (805) 346-8345, marissa.censullo@sbcphd.org | ::::Contact: Marissa Censullo, (805) 346-8345, marissa.censullo@sbcphd.org | ||
::Santa Cruz County | ::Santa Cruz County | ||
− | ::::[http://scceh.com/Home/Programs/WaterResources/WaterResourcesDocumentsLinks/RecreationalWaterQualityMonitoring.aspx Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://scceh.com/Home/Programs/WaterResources/WaterResourcesDocumentsLinks/RecreationalWaterQualityMonitoring.aspx Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[http://gis.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/PublicWaterQuality/ Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://gis.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/PublicWaterQuality/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Matt Bessee, (831) 454-5010, matt.bessee@santacruzcounty.us |
::Sonoma County | ::Sonoma County | ||
− | ::::[http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Health/Environmental-Health/Water-Quality/Ocean-Water-Quality/ Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Health/Environmental-Health/Water-Quality/Ocean-Water-Quality/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly |
− | ::::Contact: EH Health | + | ::::Contact: EH Health and Safety, (707) 565-6565, eh@sonoma-county.org |
::Ventura County | ::Ventura County | ||
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::[https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/1792/Ocean-Water-Quality#:~:text=The%20purpose%20of%20the%20program,conduct%20ocean%20water%20quality%20monitoring. Beach Monitoring Program Website and Advisories] |
::::[https://vcrma.org/beaches-and-sampling-results Water Quality Data] | ::::[https://vcrma.org/beaches-and-sampling-results Water Quality Data] | ||
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly at 40 beaches; November - March: Weekly at 19 beaches |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Paolo Quinto, (805) 654-5040, paolo.quinto@ventura.org |
− | + | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | |
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::CA Water Board SWAMP Clean Water Team | ::CA Water Board SWAMP Clean Water Team | ||
− | ::::[https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/swamp/cwt_volunteer.html | + | ::::[https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/swamp/cwt_volunteer.html SWAMP Clean Water Community Monitoring Program Website] |
− | + | ::California Community Science Monitoring Locations | |
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− | ::California | ||
::::[https://public.tableau.com/profile/rafael.maestu#!/vizhome/VolunteerMonitoringMapONLYRafa/Dashboard3 Searchable Map of Testing Locations and Organizations] | ::::[https://public.tableau.com/profile/rafael.maestu#!/vizhome/VolunteerMonitoringMapONLYRafa/Dashboard3 Searchable Map of Testing Locations and Organizations] | ||
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::Heal the Bay | ::Heal the Bay | ||
::::[https://beachreportcard.org/33.920129437921645/-118.61509816490747/10 Beach Report Card and NowCast Website] | ::::[https://beachreportcard.org/33.920129437921645/-118.61509816490747/10 Beach Report Card and NowCast Website] | ||
− | + | ::Los Angeles Waterkeeper | |
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/los-angeles-waterkeeper/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::Orange County Coastkeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/orange-county-coastkeeper/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::San Diego Coastkeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/san-diego-coastkeeper/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::Santa Barbara Channelkeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/santa-barbara-channelkeeper-2/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::South Yuba River Citizens League | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/south-yuba-river-citizens-league/ River Monitoring Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.surfrider.org/blue-water-task-force BWTF Program Website] | ||
<big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
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::California Water Quality Monitoring Council | ::California Water Quality Monitoring Council | ||
::::[https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/index.html California Harmful Algal Bloom Portal] | ::::[https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/index.html California Harmful Algal Bloom Portal] | ||
::::[https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/where/freshwater_events.html HAB Incident Reports Map] | ::::[https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/where/freshwater_events.html HAB Incident Reports Map] | ||
+ | ::::[https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/habs/do/bloomreport.html Report Harmful Algal Blooms in California] | ||
+ | ::California Department of Public Health (CDPH) | ||
+ | ::::[http://cdphdata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapTools/index.html?appid=42a78fba680c4c43970cfc5dfe878d8d Weekly Status of Toxic Marine Phytoplankton] | ||
+ | ::::CDPH Biotoxin Information Hotline for Marine Toxin Health Advisories: 800-553-4133 | ||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) | ::Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) | ||
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::[https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Water/Inland-Water-Monitoring/Beach-Monitoring State Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[https://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2222&q=320786&deepNav_GID=1654 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[https://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2222&q=320786&deepNav_GID=1654 Water Quality Data and Advisories] for state beaches only |
− | ::::Contact | + | ::::Contact: DEEP Office, (860) 424-4100; 24-Hour Hotline: (866) 287-2757, DEEPBeachResults@ct.gov |
::Connecticut State Department of Public Health | ::Connecticut State Department of Public Health | ||
− | ::::[https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Environmental-Health/Recreation/Public-Beaches Public Beach Program | + | ::::[https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Environmental-Health/Recreation/Public-Beaches Public Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::Contact: Stewart Chute, (860) 509-7758, | + | ::::Contact: Stewart Chute, (860) 509-7758, stewart.chute@ct.gov |
'''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day - Labor Day: Weekly | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day - Labor Day: Weekly | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''Rain Advisories:''' Not all | + | '''Rain Advisories:''' Not all local health departments issue rain advisories, and those that do use different thresholds. See city/town information below. |
− | ::Fairfield Town: | + | <br><br> |
− | ::Town | + | <big>'''CITY/TOWN BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> |
− | :: | + | <br> |
− | :: | + | ::Darien Town |
− | :: | + | ::::[http://www.darienct.gov/content/28025/28541/73723/default.aspx Beach Monitoring Program Website] with water quality data |
− | <big>''' | + | ::::Advisories are not posted online. Information on results and closures is available by calling (203) 656-7323. |
+ | ::::Contact: David Knauf, dknauf@darienct.gov, (203) 656-7320 | ||
+ | ::::Rain Closure: Rain closures are issued for 24 hours after 1 inch of rainfall in a 24-hour period. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::East Shore District Health Department (Branford, East Haven and North Branford Towns) | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.esdhd.org/Environmental/Beach%20Bathing Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories are not posted online. Information on results and closures is available by calling (203) 481-4233. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (203) 481-4233, info@esdhd.org | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Fairfield Town | ||
+ | ::::[http://fairfieldbeachupdates.blogspot.com/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (203) 256-3020, scleary@fairfieldct.org | ||
+ | ::::Rain Closure: Rain closures are usually issued at saltwater beaches for 24 hours after 1.75 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Greenwich Town | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.greenwichct.gov/657/Beach-Swimming-Status Beach Monitoring Program Website] including beach status and advisories | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data are not posted online. Information on results and closures is available by calling (203) 622-6488. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Caroline Calderone Baisley, (203) 622-6488 | ||
+ | ::::Rain Closure: Rain closures are issued for 24 hours after 0.5 inches at Byram Beach (May - Sept), after 1 inch at Greenwich Point (Aug - Sept), and after 1.5 inches at Greenwich Point (July). | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Ledge Light Health District (East Lyme, New London, Groton, Waterford, Old Lyme Towns) | ||
+ | ::::[https://llhd.org/healthy-communities/nurturing-healthy-environments/beaches/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality advisories | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Danielle Holmes, (860) 448-4882 x1329, dholmes@llhd.org | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Madison Town | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.madisonct.org/291/Testing-Beach-Water Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories are not posted online. Information on results and closures are available by calling (203) 245-5681. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Trent Joseph, (203) 245-5681, josepht@madisonct.org | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Milford City | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/environmental-health-division/pages/beaches Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories are not posted online. Information on results and closures at City beaches is available by calling (203) 783-3285. For data and advisory information at Silver Stands State Beach, call (866) 287-2757. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (203) 783-3285 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::New Haven City | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.newhavenct.gov/gov/depts/environmental_health_/water_quality.htm Beach Monitoring Program Website] with water quality data | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (203) 946-8174 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Norwalk City | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.norwalkct.org/720/Beach-Shellfish-Information Beach Monitoring Program Website] including advisories | ||
+ | :::: Water quality data not posted. Call (203) 854-7776 for more information. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: William Mooney, Jr., (203) 851-7993, wmooney@norwalkct.org | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Stamford City | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.stamfordct.gov/government/public-safety-health-welfare/department-of-health/resources/beach-swimming-status Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality advisories | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (203) 977-4399; Health Department hotline, (203) 977-5889 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Stratford Town | ||
+ | ::::[http://www.townofstratford.com/content/39832/39846/39915/40411/40424.aspx Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories are available by calling: | ||
+ | ::::::Stratford Health Department, (203) 385-4090, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm | ||
+ | ::::::Stratford Recreation Department, (203) 385-4052, Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | ||
+ | ::::::Stratford Recreation Department answering machine on Sundays, (203) 385-4129 | ||
+ | ::::Rain Closure: Rain closures are issued for 24 hours after 1 inch of rainfall, and for 48 hours after 2 inches of rainfall in a 24 hour period. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::West Haven City | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.cityofwesthaven.com/294/Directions-to-Beaches Beaches and Shoreline Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality advisories and closures will be posted on the [http://www.westhavencity.com/ main page of the city website] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (203) 937-3660 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Westport and Weston Cities | ||
+ | ::::[http://wwhd.org/environmental-health/beach-status/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality closures | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (203) 227-9571 | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ::Connecticut River Conservancy | ||
+ | ::::[https://connecticutriver.us/ River Monitoring Program] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) | ||
+ | ::::[https://portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Water/Water-Quality/Blue-Green-Algae-Blooms Cyanobacteria Blooms in Connecticut] | ||
+ | ::::To report, contact CT Department of Public Health (860-509-7758), or CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (860) 424-3020, or send an email to deep.algalblooms@ct.gov | ||
+ | |||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Delaware== | ||
+ | <big>'''STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
+ | ::Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Recreational Water Program | ||
+ | ::::[https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/watershed-stewardship/assessment/recreational-water-monitoring/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::[https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Michael Bott, (302) 739-9939, michael.bott@delaware.gov; 24-hour hotline: 1-800-922-WAVE | ||
+ | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September: Weekly | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | :: | + | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water |
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Rain Advisories:''' Delaware does not issue rain advisories. | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::University of Delaware | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.citizen-monitoring.udel.edu/ Community Monitoring Website] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Ed Whereat, Program Coordinator, 302-645-4252, whereat@udel.edu | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Delaware Division of Water | ||
+ | ::::[http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/wr/INFORMATION/OTHERINFO/Pages/Blue-GreenAlgae.aspx Cyanobacteria Information Page] | ||
+ | |||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
:: The Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Environmental Health | :: The Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Environmental Health | ||
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: AskEH@flhealth.gov, (850) 245-4240; [http://www.floridahealth.gov/about/ssg/chd-leadership/index.html County Health Department Contacts] |
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Every 2 weeks unless otherwise noted in County Information below. Counties north of Indian River and Pinellas are sampled during season (March - October), counties south are sampled year-round. |
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 70 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 70 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''Rain Advisories:''' There is no indication that Florida issues rain advisories | + | '''Rain Advisories:''' There is no indication that Florida issues rain advisories. |
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
<big>'''COUNTY/CITY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''COUNTY/CITY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
::Bay County | ::Bay County | ||
− | ::::[http://bay.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/water-programs/index.html | + | ::::[http://bay.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/water-programs/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Bay&Zip=32401-2330 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Bay&Zip=32401-2330 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::Brevard County | ::Brevard County | ||
− | ::::[http://brevard.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://brevard.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Brevard&Zip=329340 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Brevard&Zip=329340 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::Broward County | ::Broward County | ||
− | ::::[http://broward.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://broward.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Broward&Zip=33315-2643 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Broward&Zip=33315-2643 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly |
::Charlotte County | ::Charlotte County | ||
− | ::::[http://charlotte.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/ | + | ::::[http://charlotte.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Charlotte&Zip=33950 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Charlotte&Zip=33950 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | |||
::Collier County | ::Collier County | ||
− | ::::[http://collier.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://collier.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Collier&Zip=34112-4961 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Collier&Zip=34112-4961 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | + | ::Duval County | |
− | ::Duval | + | ::::[http://duval.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beaches-water-quality/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://duval.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beaches-water-quality/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Duval&Zip=32211 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Duval&Zip=32211 Water Quality Data | + | ::Escambia County |
− | ::Escambia | + | ::::[http://escambia.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://escambia.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Escambia&Zip=34112-4961 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::[ | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: March-October, biweekly |
− | ::::Sampling | ||
::Flagler County | ::Flagler County | ||
− | ::::[http://flagler.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/florida-healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://flagler.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/florida-healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Flagler&Zip=32110-6212 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Flagler&Zip=32110-6212 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::Franklin County | ::Franklin County | ||
− | ::::[http://franklin.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://franklin.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Franklin&Zip=32320-2110 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Franklin&Zip=32320-2110 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: April - September: Biweekly |
::Gulf County | ::Gulf County | ||
− | ::::[http://gulf.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://gulf.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Gulf&Zip=32456-5265 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Gulf&Zip=32456-5265 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: April - September: Biweekly |
::Hernando County | ::Hernando County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=89V8V6QY3EH2PR14Z40M532QJ2CILICM5NL0469NH3H3TOO57C9716955ZREABK4GHX1W410Q3PP0E81CL5RG468EFAW9PY722Z13T8341Z7V331EUEQ1C88P9HIG453&RecordID=77&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=12&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=79Q7P4W4K81LPC85QJLSLWHC5131TF8K15O88E0NA9AH3T7E4YXPPSY1E571WAKPF591F226251NXIVA210140JTV51040N3AK6L09SGV1R1HKL8241U2C8WTD79S656&RecordID=77&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=12&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=0ZQ4AG7STQI218180R2BH17358J5Q8HMK7XZ11XW2MB1D6827580TS2E7GE7MA7ZGV69Y54921242R0VUT274F5GEQ45WNT89E4NOTE142ABWQ4X4I716TCKJXJMD536&RecordID=77&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=12&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Hernando&Zip=34604-6823 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Hernando&Zip=34604-6823 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::Hillsborough County | ::Hillsborough County | ||
− | ::::[http://hillsborough.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://hillsborough.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Hillsborough&Zip=33602-3511 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Hillsborough&Zip=33602-3511 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly |
::Indian River County | ::Indian River County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://indianriver.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/florida-healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Indian%20River&Zip=32960-3383 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Indian%20River&Zip=32960-3383 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | |||
::Lee County | ::Lee County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://lee.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Lee&Zip=33916-2205 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Lee&Zip=33916-2205 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly |
::Manatee County | ::Manatee County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://manatee.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/infectious-disease-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Manatee&Zip=34208-1928 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Manatee&Zip=34208-1928 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | |||
::Martin County | ::Martin County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://martin.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-and-river-sampling/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Martin&Zip=34994-5060 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Martin&Zip=34994-5060 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Biweekly |
::Miami/Dade County | ::Miami/Dade County | ||
− | ::::[http://miamidade.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-monitoring.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://miamidade.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-monitoring.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Dade&Zip=33126 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Dade&Zip=33126 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly |
::Monroe County | ::Monroe County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://monroe.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water-testing/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Monroe&Zip=33040 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Monroe&Zip=33040 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | |||
::Nassau County | ::Nassau County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://nassau.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Nassau&Zip=32035 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Nassau&Zip=32035 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::Okaloosa County | ::Okaloosa County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://okaloosa.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Okaloosa&Zip=32548 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Okaloosa&Zip=32548 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::Palm Beach County | ::Palm Beach County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://palmbeach.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water-sampling/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Palm%20Beach&Zip=33401 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Palm%20Beach&Zip=33401 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly |
::Pasco County | ::Pasco County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://pasco.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Pasco&Zip=34652 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Pasco&Zip=34652 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::Pinellas County | ::Pinellas County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://pinellas.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/water-programs/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Pinellas&Zip=33701-3109 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Pinellas&Zip=33701-3109 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | |||
::St Johns County | ::St Johns County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://stjohns.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/florida-healthy-beaches-water-quality-monitoring/index.html?County=St%20Johns&Zip=32086 Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=St%20Johns&Zip=32086 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=St%20Johns&Zip=32086 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::Saint Lucie County | ::Saint Lucie County | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://stlucie.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=St%20Lucie&Zip=34983 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=St%20Lucie&Zip=34983 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | |||
::Santa Rosa County | ::Santa Rosa County | ||
− | ::::[http://santarosa.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://santarosa.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Santa%20Rosa&Zip=32570-4303 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Santa%20Rosa&Zip=32570-4303 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::Sarasota County | ::Sarasota County | ||
− | ::::[http://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://sarasota.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Sarasota&Zip=34237 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Sarasota&Zip=34237 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Sampling | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly |
::Volusia County | ::Volusia County | ||
− | ::::[http://volusia.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/florida-healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://volusia.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/florida-healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Volusia&Zip=32117&appSession=89P1FNNDRCRK15OR7640933KSJQ0O5PF6OWE3XT339FWQ072L8R09Q9Z08MHZDB95Z97S17TB72KUWT7RSS2105DYU2669C6E0PDQ5YS9649TB2CB2R495W0628B0J80&PageID=2&PrevPageID=&cpipage=1&CPISortType=&CPIorderBy= Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Volusia&Zip=32117&appSession=89P1FNNDRCRK15OR7640933KSJQ0O5PF6OWE3XT339FWQ072L8R09Q9Z08MHZDB95Z97S17TB72KUWT7RSS2105DYU2669C6E0PDQ5YS9649TB2CB2R495W0628B0J80&PageID=2&PrevPageID=&cpipage=1&CPISortType=&CPIorderBy= Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | |||
::Wakulla County | ::Wakulla County | ||
− | ::::[http://wakulla.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water-testing/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://wakulla.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water-testing/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Wakulla&Zip=32327-2085 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Wakulla&Zip=32327-2085 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::Walton County | ::Walton County | ||
− | ::::[http://walton.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Water Quality Program | + | ::::[http://walton.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Water Quality Program Website and Contact Info] |
− | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Walton&Zip=32433 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Walton&Zip=32433 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Miami Waterkeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates-confirmation/miami-waterkeeper/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.surfrider.org/blue-water-task-force BWTF Program Website] | ||
<big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | ::Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission | |
− | ::::[https://myfwc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=87162eec3eb846218cec711d16462a72 | + | :::: [https://myfwc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=87162eec3eb846218cec711d16462a72 Map and Current Status of Red Tides] |
− | + | ::Florida Department of Environmental Protection | |
− | |||
::::[https://floridadep.gov/dear/algal-bloom/content/algal-bloom-sampling-results Algal Bloom Sampling Results] | ::::[https://floridadep.gov/dear/algal-bloom/content/algal-bloom-sampling-results Algal Bloom Sampling Results] | ||
+ | ::::[https://floridadep.gov/AlgalBloomWeeklyUpdate Cyanobacteria Weekly Updates] | ||
+ | ::::[http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3444948/Algal-Bloom-Reporting-Form Report Algal Blooms in Florida] | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Georgia== | ||
+ | <big>'''STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
+ | ::Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Coastal Resources Division | ||
+ | ::::[https://coastalgadnr.org/HealthyBeaches Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Dominic Guadagnoli, (912) 262-1741, dguadagnoli@dnr.state.ga.gov | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Georgia Department of Public Health - Coastal Health District | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.gachd.org/programs-services/environmental-health-2/beach_water_testing/ Beach Water Testing Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (912) 262-2300 | ||
+ | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Year-round: Weekly to monthly pending level of beach use. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 70 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Rain Advisories:''' Georgia does not issue rain advisories, but will issue preemptive advisories for large storms, such as Hurricane Irma in 2017. | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big> '''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Chattahoochee River Conservancy | ||
+ | ::::[https://nww.chattahoochee.org/DataPage Neighborhood Water Watch] | ||
+ | |||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Hawaii== | ||
+ | <big>'''STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
+ | ::Hawaii Department of Health | ||
+ | ::::[http://health.hawaii.gov/cwb/ Clean Water Branch Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::[http://cwb.doh.hawaii.gov/CleanWaterBranch/WaterQualityData/default.aspx Beach Water Quality Data] and [https://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb/#!/landing Current Advisories]. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Alec Wong, (808) 586-4309, alec.wong@doh.hawaii.gov | ||
+ | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Year-round: Tier 1 ("core," high-use beaches) sampled weekly, Tier 2 sampled less frequently. Beach tiers determined based on use. More info [https://eha-cloud.doh.hawaii.gov/cwb/#!/landing here]. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 130 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Rain Advisories:''' Hawaii issues “Brown Water Advisories (BWA’s),” for heavy rainfall or flash flood warnings. | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.surfrider.org/blue-water-task-force BWTF Program Website] | ||
+ | |||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Illinois Department of Public Health | ::Illinois Department of Public Health | ||
− | ::::[http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/swimming-facilities Beach | + | ::::[http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/swimming-facilities Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/ilbeaches/public/ Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/ilbeaches/public/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Craig Steinheimer, (217) 782-5830, craig.steinheimer@illinois.gov |
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September: | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September: Every two weeks |
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water | ||
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'''Rain Advisories:''' Illinois does not issue rain advisories. | '''Rain Advisories:''' Illinois does not issue rain advisories. | ||
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big> '''CITY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ::Chicago Park District | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/beaches#jump18158 Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality advisories | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (312) 742-PLAY (7529), Beach Hotline 312-74-BEACH | ||
+ | ::::Sampling Frequency: Friday of Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day: Daily | ||
+ | ::::Water Quality Standard: 1,000 CCE E. coli/100 ml water (CCE or "calibrator cell equivalents" is a measure of DNA bacteria levels) | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Illinois Environmental Protection Agency | ||
+ | ::::[https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/water-quality/monitoring/algal-bloom/Pages/2019-Statewide-Harmful-Algal-Bloom-Program.aspx Statewide Harmful Algal Bloom Program] | ||
+ | ::::[https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/water-quality/monitoring/algal-bloom/Pages/reporting.aspx Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Illinois] | ||
+ | |||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Indiana Department of Environmental Management | ::Indiana Department of Environmental Management | ||
− | ::::[https://www.in.gov/idem/lakemichigan/ | + | ::::[https://www.in.gov/idem/lakemichigan/2532.htm Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[https://www.in.gov/idem/lakemichigan/pages/beachguard/ Water Quality Data | + | ::::[https://www.in.gov/idem/lakemichigan/pages/beachguard/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::::Contact: Michelle Caldwell, (219) 464-0419, mcaldwel@idem.IN.gov | ::::Contact: Michelle Caldwell, (219) 464-0419, mcaldwel@idem.IN.gov | ||
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' | + | |
+ | ::Indiana Department of Natural Resources | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/7881.htm State Park Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality advisories and closures | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (317) 232-4140 (State Parks Division) | ||
+ | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day - Labor Day: Daily, unless otherwise stated. | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''Rain Advisories:''' Voluntary. Not all coastal counties are required to issue | + | '''Rain Advisories:''' Voluntary. Not all coastal counties are required to issue preemptive rain advisories but may choose to do so. |
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
− | <big>''' | + | <big>'''CITY/COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> |
− | |||
− | |||
<br> | <br> | ||
+ | ::Indiana Dunes National Park | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.nps.gov/indu/index.htm Park Alerts] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories are posted on the state's [https://www.in.gov/idem/lakemichigan/pages/beachguard/ BeachGuard website]. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (219) 762-7561 | ||
+ | ::::Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: Weekly | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::LaPorte County | ||
+ | ::::[http://www.laportecounty.org/healthsafety/healthdepartment/FoodProtection/BeachSampling/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories are posted on the state's [https://www.in.gov/idem/lakemichigan/pages/beachguard/ BeachGuard website]. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (219) 326-0014, sgeeburns@solidwastedistrict.com | ||
+ | ::::Sampling Season: Mid-May - late-August: 3 times per week | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Town of Ogden Dunes | ||
+ | ::::[https://ogdendunes.in.gov/resident-information/pages/beach Beach Information Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories are posted on the state's [https://www.in.gov/idem/lakemichigan/pages/beachguard/ BeachGuard website]. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (219) 762-4125 | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Indiana State Department of Health | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.in.gov/idem/algae/ Blue-Green Algae Information] and [https://www.in.gov/dnr/state-parks/publications-and-brochures/blue-green-algae-blooms/ Current Algal Bloom Alerts] | ||
+ | ::::[https://secure.in.gov/isdh/files/Algal_Bloom_Notification.pdf Report Algal Blooms in Indiana] | ||
+ | |||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Louisiana Department of Health | ::Louisiana Department of Health | ||
− | ::::[http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/288 Beach | + | ::::[http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/288 Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://ladhh.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=7535f9b342ca4efe9c8f4f899a426f52 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: Steve Backstrom, Coordinator, charles.backstrom@la.gov; Christopher Lemaire, Manager, chris.lemaire@la.gov; | + | ::::Contact: Steve Backstrom, Coordinator, charles.backstrom@la.gov; Christopher Lemaire, Manager, chris.lemaire@la.gov; Jennifer Armentor, Administrator, jennifer.armentor@la.gov |
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' | + | ::::Louisiana Department of Health: (225) 342-9500 |
+ | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May - October: Weekly | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
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'''Rain Advisories:''' Louisiana does not issue rain advisories. | '''Rain Advisories:''' Louisiana does not issue rain advisories. | ||
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Pontchartrain Conservancy | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/pontchartrain-conservancy/ Recreational Water Monitoring Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::NOAA Tides & Currents | ||
+ | ::::[https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/research/stressor-impacts-mitigation/hab-forecasts/gulf-of-mexico/ Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast] | ||
+ | |||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
− | :: | + | ::Department of Environmental Protection - Healthy Beaches Program |
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://www.maine.gov/dep/water/beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://www.maine.gov/dep/water/beaches/beach-status.html Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: Tracy Krueger, (207) 215-6851, tracy.krueger@maine.gov | + | ::::Contact: Meagan Sims, (207) 530-2518, meagan.sims@maine.gov; Tracy Krueger, (207) 215-6851, tracy.krueger@maine.gov |
'''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day to Labor Day: Weekly | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day to Labor Day: Weekly | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''Rain Advisories:''' | + | '''Rain Advisories:''' Voluntary, some towns and state parks issue a 24 hour advisory after 1 inch of rainfall during a 24 hour period. |
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Maine Department of Environmental Protection | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.maine.gov/dep/water/lakes/bloomrisk.html Algal Bloom Risk by Lake] | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.maine.gov/dep/water/lakes/reportbloom.htm Report Algal Blooms in Maine] | ||
+ | |||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Maryland== | ||
+ | <big>'''STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ::Maryland Department of Environment | ||
+ | ::::[http://www.marylandhealthybeaches.com/ Healthy Beaches Program Website] and [https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/Water/Beaches/Pages/index.aspx Maryland Beaches Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::[https://mdewin64.mde.state.md.us/WSA/Beaches/index.html Water Quality Data and Advisories] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Heather Merritt, (410) 537-3906, heather.merritt@maryland.gov; Beaches Program: (410) 537-3618 | ||
+ | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day - Labor Day: Ranges weekly to monthly pending level of beach use. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Rain Advisories:''' Bathers are cautioned to avoid swimming in waters after a significant rain event, but official rain advisories are not posted. On [http://www.marylandhealthybeaches.com/ Maryland Healthy Beaches Program website], users can find out how much rain has fallen at each beach using the Current Conditions tab. | ||
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
<big>'''LOCAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''LOCAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | :: | + | ::Anne Arundel County |
+ | ::::[https://www.aahealth.org/recreational-water-quality-information/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.aahealth.org/recreational-water-quality-report/ Water Quality Data] and [https://www.aahealth.org/anne-arundel-county-recreational-water-advisories-closings/ Water Quality Advisories and Closures] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (410) 222-7241. A 24 hour automated test results phone line is available at (410) 222-7999. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Baltimore County | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/health/environmentalhealth/watersampling/ Beach Monitoring Program] and [https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/health/environmentalhealth/watersampling/alertadvisory.html Advisories] | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/health/environmentalhealth/watersampling/results.html Water Quality Data] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (410) 887-3663, ehs@baltimorecountymd.gov | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Calvert County | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.calverthealth.org/community/environmentalhealthservices/Beaches/beaches.htm Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.calverthealth.org/community/environmentalhealthservices/Beaches/beachmap.htm Water Quality Advisories] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Matthew Cumers, (410) 535-3922, mdh-dl-calchd-environmentalhealthcchd@maryland.gov | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Cecil County | ||
+ | ::::[https://cecilcountyhealth.org/services/environmental-health-services/bathing-beaches/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (410) 996-5550, info@cecilcountyhealth.org | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Kent County | ||
+ | ::::[http://kenthd.org/environmental-health/ Environmental Health Services Website] with water quality advisories | ||
+ | ::::Current advisories and closures are also listed on the state's [https://mdewin64.mde.state.md.us/WSA/Beaches/index.html water quality portal]. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: John Beskid, (410) 778-1361, john.beskid@maryland.gov | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::St. Mary's County | ||
+ | ::::[https://smchd.org/beach/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality closures and advisories | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (301) 475-4321, smchd.healthdept@maryland.gov; Healthy Beach Hotline (301) 475-4330 ext. 7946 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Wicomico County | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.wicomicohealth.org/environmental-health/beaches/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality closures and advisories | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (410) 546-4446 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Worcester County | ||
+ | ::::[http://www.co.worcester.md.us/departments/enviromentalservices/beaches Water Quality Data and Advisories] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Robert Mitchell, (410) 632-1220, bmitchell@co.worcester.md.us | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::ShoreRivers | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/shore-rivers/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Maryland Eyes on the Bay | ||
+ | ::::[http://eyesonthebay.dnr.maryland.gov/eyesonthebay/habs.cfm#news Map of Current Harmful Algal Blooms] | ||
+ | ::::[http://eyesonthebay.dnr.maryland.gov/hab/hab_sightings.cfm Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Maryland] | ||
+ | |||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Massachusetts Department of Public Health | ::Massachusetts Department of Public Health | ||
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::[https://www.mass.gov/beach-water-quality Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[https://ma-beaches.healthinspections.us/index.cfm? Water Quality | + | ::::[https://ma-beaches.healthinspections.us/index.cfm? Water Quality and Data Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Jan Sullivan, (617) 624-5757, jan.sullivan@mass.gov; General contact: dph-beach@mass.gov |
+ | ::Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.mass.gov/saltwater-ocean-beaches Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::(617) 626-1250, mass.parks@mass.gov; Water Quality Hotline: (617) 626-4972 | ||
::Massachusetts Water Resources Authority | ::Massachusetts Water Resources Authority | ||
− | ::::[http://www.mwra.state.ma.us/harbor/html/wq_data.htm Boston Harbor | + | ::::[http://www.mwra.state.ma.us/harbor/html/wq_data.htm Boston Harbor and Tributary Rivers Water Quality and Data Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: Sally Carroll, (617) 788-4946 | + | ::::Contact: Sally Carroll, (617) 788-4946, sally.carroll@mwra.com |
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day - Labor Day: Daily to monthly depending on level of use and water quality |
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''Rain Advisories:''' | + | '''Rain Advisories:''' Massachusetts Department of Health will issue rain advisories after a certain amount of rain has fallen within a 24 hour period. Thresholds vary by beach and range from 0.25 inches to 2 inches. |
− | + | <br><br> | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
<big>'''COUNTY/REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''COUNTY/REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | ::Barnstable County | + | ::Cape Cod/Barnstable County |
− | ::::[https://www. | + | ::::[https://www.capecod.gov/departments/health-environment/programs-services/water-and-wastewater/bathing-beach-water-quality/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[https://www.barnstablecountyhealth.org/programs-and-services/bathing-beach-water-quality/beach-map Water Quality Data | + | ::::[https://www.barnstablecountyhealth.org/programs-and-services/bathing-beach-water-quality/beach-map Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Carol Eastman, (508) 375-6910, carol.eastman@barnstablecounty.org |
− | :: | + | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> |
− | ::::[ | + | ::Taunton River Watershed Alliance |
+ | ::::[https://savethetaunton.org/water-quality-monitoring/water-quality-results/ Water Quality Monitoring Program] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.mass.gov/service-details/psp-red-tide-monitoring Red Tide Monitoring] | ||
+ | ::Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.mass.gov/guides/cyanobacterial-harmful-algal-blooms-cyanohabs-water#-who-should-i-contact-if-i-see-a-potential-cyanohab?- Report Algal Blooms in Massachusetts] | ||
+ | |||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
− | ::Michigan Department of | + | ::Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy |
− | ::::[https://www.michigan.gov/ | + | ::::[https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/water-resources/beaches Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/32872a04c68d43c9acfc12948d2a3748 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: Shannon Briggs, (517) | + | ::::Contact: Shannon Briggs, (517) 290-8249, briggss4@michigan.gov |
'''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day to Labor Day: Weekly | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day to Labor Day: Weekly | ||
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::Department of Environmental Quality | ::Department of Environmental Quality | ||
::::[https://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3313_3681_3686_3728-383630--,00.html Algae Bloom Program Website] | ::::[https://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3313_3681_3686_3728-383630--,00.html Algae Bloom Program Website] | ||
+ | ::NOAA Tides & Currents | ||
+ | ::::[https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/research/stressor-impacts-mitigation/hab-forecasts/lake-erie/ Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast] | ||
+ | ::Michigan Tech Research Institute | ||
+ | ::::[http://webserver.mtri.org/wordpress/habsmapping/green-bay-lake-michigan/ HAB's Mapping at Green Bay] | ||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Minnesota Department of Health | ::Minnesota Department of Health | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/recreation/beaches/monitoring.html Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[http://www.mnbeaches.org/ Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.mnbeaches.org/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: (218) 302- | + | ::::Contact: Cindy Hakala, (218) 302-6150, cynthia.hakala@state.mn.us |
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day to | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day to end of September: At least weekly |
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''Rain Advisories:''' Minnesota does issue rain advisories but MDH | + | '''Rain Advisories:''' Minnesota does not issue official rain advisories, but MDH warns swimmers to “avoid swimming after a rain event”. |
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
<big>'''REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
− | ::Grand Portage | + | ::Grand Portage |
− | ::::[http://grandportagebeaches.com/index.html Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://grandportagebeaches.com/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[http://grandportagebeaches.com/maps.html Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://grandportagebeaches.com/maps.html Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: Mitch Travis, mtravis@boreal.org; Margaret Watkins, | + | ::::Contact: Mitch Travis, mtravis@boreal.org; Margaret Watkins, mwatkins@grandportage.com; both at (218) 475-2415 |
<big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
::Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | ::Minnesota Pollution Control Agency | ||
− | ::::[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/blue-green-algae-and-harmful-algal-blooms Blue Green Algae and Harmful Algal Blooms | + | ::::[https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/blue-green-algae-and-harmful-algal-blooms Blue Green Algae and Harmful Algal Blooms Website] |
::Minnesota Department of Health | ::Minnesota Department of Health | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/foodborne/reporting.html Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Minnesota] |
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality | ::Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality | ||
− | ::::[https://opcgis.deq.state.ms.us/beaches/moreinfo.html Beach | + | ::::[https://opcgis.deq.state.ms.us/beaches/moreinfo.html Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[https://opcgis.deq.state.ms.us/beaches/ Water Quality Data | + | ::::[https://opcgis.deq.state.ms.us/beaches/beaches.php Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: Emily Cotton | + | ::::Contact: Emily Cotton, (228) 432-3447, [https://opcgis.deq.state.ms.us/beaches/contact.html Contact Form] |
'''Sampling Frequency:''' Weekly | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Weekly | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water for bathing beaches, 501 cfu enterococci/100 ml for “all other coastal recreation waters” | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water for bathing beaches, 501 cfu enterococci/100 ml for “all other coastal recreation waters” | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''Rain Advisories:''' Mississippi | + | '''Rain Advisories:''' The Mississippi Beach Task Force has a standing recommendation to not swim during or within 24 hours of a significant rainfall event (defined as greater than 1 inch of rain in a 24-hour period). |
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Pearl Riverkeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/pearl-riverkeeper/ Water Ranger Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::NOAA Tides & Currents | ||
+ | ::::[https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/research/stressor-impacts-mitigation/hab-forecasts/gulf-of-mexico/ Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast] | ||
+ | |||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::New Hampshire Department of Environmental Service | ::New Hampshire Department of Environmental Service | ||
− | ::::[https://www.des.nh.gov | + | ::::[https://www.des.nh.gov/water/healthy-swimming/public-beaches Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[http://www4.des.state.nh.us/WaterShed_BeachMaps/WaterShed_BeachMaps.aspx Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www4.des.state.nh.us/WaterShed_BeachMaps/WaterShed_BeachMaps.aspx Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Amanda McQuaid, (603) 848-8094, amanda.mcquaid@des.nh.gov |
'''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day - Labor Day: At least weekly | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day - Labor Day: At least weekly | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''Rain Advisories:''' New Hampshire does not issue | + | '''Rain Advisories:''' New Hampshire does not issue preemptive rain advisories. |
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services | ||
+ | ::::[https://www4.des.state.nh.us/WaterShed_BeachMaps/ Map of Current Beach and Cyanobacteria Advisories] | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.des.nh.gov/water/healthy-swimming/harmful-algal-blooms Harmful Algal Blooms] | ||
+ | |||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==New Jersey== | ||
+ | <big>'''STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
+ | ::New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.njbeaches.org/ Beach Monitoring Program Website at njbeaches.org] including water quality data, advisories and closures | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Bruce Friedman, (609) 292-1623, bruce.friedman@dep.nj.gov; Hotline: 1 (877) WARNDEP | ||
+ | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Two weeks before Memorial Day - End of beach season (~September 30): Weekly | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Rain Advisories:''' New Jersey does not currently issue preemptive rain advisories; however, the Department of Environmental Protection does have an automatic preemptive closure policy for the four ocean beaches near Wreck Pond when the concrete outfall opens or an emergency spillway is cut through the beach during extreme rain conditions. | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ::Atlantic County | ||
+ | ::::[http://www.atlantic-county.org/ocean// Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories are available on the state's [https://www.njbeaches.org/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Pat Dillon, (609) 645-5971; Harold Reaves, (609) 347-5671 for Atlantic City | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Cape May County | ||
+ | ::::[https://capemaycountynj.gov/400/Cooperative-Coastal-Monitoring-Program Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories are available on the state's [https://www.njbeaches.org/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Linda Wilde (609) 465-1209; Hotline: (609) 463-6581 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Monmouth County Health Department | ||
+ | ::::[https://co.monmouth.nj.us/page.aspx?Id=2031 Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories are available on the state's [https://www.njbeaches.org/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Dave Sorensen, (732) 431-7456 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Ocean County Health Department | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.ochd.org/recreational-bathing-inspections/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories are available on the state's [https://www.njbeaches.org/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Peter Curatolo, (732) 341-9700 ext. 7685 | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::NY/NJ Baykeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/nynj-baykeeper/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::New Jersey Division of Water Monitoring and Standards | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.nj.gov/dep/wms/bfbm/routine_mon.html Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program] | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.nj.gov/dep/wms/bfbm/cyanohabreporting.html Report Cyanobacteria Bloom] | ||
+ | |||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==New York== | ||
+ | <big>'''STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
+ | ::New York State Department of Health | ||
+ | ::::[https://ny.healthinspections.us/ny_beaches/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data, advisories and closures | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (518) 402-7600, bcehfp@health.ny.gov | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation | ||
+ | ::::[https://parks.ny.gov/recreation/swimming/beach-results/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data, advisories and closures for State Park Beaches | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories can also be accessed by calling the park: (518) 474-0409 | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (518) 474-0409, Water.Quality@parks.ny.gov | ||
+ | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September: Weekly, unless otherwise stated under County Info below. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml marine water and 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml freshwater | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Rain Advisories:''' Rain advisories vary by county and beach type. For saltwater beach rain advisories, New York City issues after 0.3 inches to 2.5 inches of rainfall with 24 hours; Westchester County issues after 0.5 inches to 2 inches of rainfall within 24 hours, with specific thresholds by beach [https://health.westchestergov.com/beach-closures available here]; and Suffolk County issues after 1 inch of rainfall within 24 hours. For freshwater beach rain advisories, Greenlake Beach in Erie County issues an automatic closure for 24 hours after 0.5 inches of rainfall or more. | ||
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big>'''CITY/COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Cayuga County | ||
+ | ::::[http://www.cayugacounty.us/678/Swimming-Pools-Bathing-Beaches Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (315) 253-1405, cchealth@cayugacounty.us | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Chautauqua County | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.co.chautauqua.ny.us/246/Beach-Closings Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and closures | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Director of Environmental Health, Bill Boria, (716) 753-4481, boriab@co.chautauqua.ny.us | ||
+ | ::::Sampling Frequency: June - September: At least weekly | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Erie County | ||
+ | ::::[http://www2.erie.gov/health/index.php?q=beach-program Beach Monitoring Program Website] including beach manager contact info | ||
+ | ::::[https://pa.water.usgs.gov/apps/nowcast/ Water Quality Data, Advisories, and Closures] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (716) 961-6800 | ||
+ | ::::Sampling Frequency: May - September: At least weekly (State Park beaches collect daily). Beach status is also determined by daily predictions generated by the [https://pa.water.usgs.gov/apps/nowcast/ USGS Nowcast beach water quality model]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Monroe County | ||
+ | ::::[https://www2.monroecounty.gov/eh-poolsbeaches.php Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality advisories and closures are available on the Beach Information Hotline: (585) 753-5887 | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (585) 753-5057 | ||
+ | ::::Sampling Frequency: May - September: Varies from daily to weekly | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Nassau County | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/5244/Swimming-Pools-Bathing-Beaches Beach Water Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality advisories and closures are not posted online, but are available on the Information Hotline: (516) 227-9700 | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (516) 227-9717 | ||
+ | ::::Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: Weekly or every two weeks | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::New York City (Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond) | ||
+ | ::::[https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/beach-class.page Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::[https://a816-dohbesp.nyc.gov/IndicatorPublic/Beaches/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (212) 504-4115 | ||
+ | ::::Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: Weekly for all beaches except for Rockaway and Breezy Point beaches, which are sampled every two weeks. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Niagara County | ||
+ | ::::[http://www.niagaracounty.com/health/Resources/Beach-Report Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality advisories and closures | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (716) 439-7444 | ||
+ | ::::Sampling Frequency: May - August: Weekly | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Suffolk County | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/Health-Services/Environmental-Quality/Ecology/Beach-Monitoring-Program/AdvisoriesClosures Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::[https://gis.suffolkcountyny.gov/portal/home/item.html?id=e3b344ff82b74762b625cacaa3e9621a Water Quality Data] and [https://ny.healthinspections.us/ny_beaches/ Advisories and Closures], can also call the Beach Hotline: (631) 852-5822 | ||
+ | ::::Contacts: Nancy B. Pierson, (631) 852-5760, Nancy.Pierson@suffolkcountyny.gov; Beaches@suffolkcountyny.gov | ||
+ | ::::Season Frequency: May - September: At least weekly at high use and high risk beaches | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Watertown District Office (Jefferson and Lewis Counties) | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (315) 785-2277 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Westchester County | ||
+ | ::::[https://health.westchestergov.com/beach-closures Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::[https://health.westchestergov.com/public-beaches Water Quality Data and Advisories by Beach] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (914) 813-5000; public beach contact information [https://health.westchestergov.com/public-beaches available here]. | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/buffalo-niagara-waterkeeper/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::Hudson Riverkeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/hudson-riverkeeper/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::Save The River | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/save-the-river/ Beach Watch Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.surfrider.org/blue-water-task-force BWTF Program Website] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::New York Department of Environmental Conservation | ||
+ | ::::[https://nysdec.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=ae91142c812a4ab997ba739ed9723e6e Map and Current Status of Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms] | ||
+ | ::::[https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/66337b887ccd465ab7645c0a9c1bc5c0 Report Harmful Algal Bloom in New York] | ||
+ | |||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==North Carolina== | ||
+ | <big>'''STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
+ | ::North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | ||
+ | ::::[http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/recreational-water-quality Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::[http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/testing-sites Water Quality Data] and [http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/rwq-swim-advisories-current Current Advisories] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Erin Bryan-Millush, (252) 726-6827 x 8153, erin.bryan-millush@ncdenr.gov; General number (877) 623-6748; [http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/personnel-directory Staff Directory] | ||
+ | '''Sampling Frequency:''' April - September: Weekly to every two weeks pending level of beach use; October: Every two weeks; November - March: Monthly | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 mpn enterococci/100 ml water (Tier 1/heavy use beaches for an “alert”); 276 mpn enterococci/100 ml water (Tier 2/medium use beaches for an “alert”) and 500 mpn enterococci/100 ml water (Tier 1 and 2 for an “advisory” after just one sample, Tier 3/low use beach after two samples) | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Rain Advisories:''' North Carolina will issue a precautionary 24-hour rain advisories during times of high stormwater and floodwater runoff. | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ::Wake County Environmental Services (fresh water recreation) | ||
+ | ::::[http://www.wakegov.com/water/recreational/Pages/default.aspx Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality advisories | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Ashley Rodgers, (919) 856-5531, ashley.rodgers@wakegov.com; [http://www.wakegov.com/water/stormwater/Pages/staff.aspx full contact list here]. | ||
+ | ::::Sample Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: ~Weekly | ||
+ | ::::Water Quality Standard: 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water; 70 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Haw River Assembly | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/haw-river-assembly/ Muddy River Watch Project (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | ||
+ | ::::[https://ncdenr.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=58e9afca8b724b3f82cc81a8b825f83e Map and Current Status of Harmful Algal Blooms] | ||
+ | |||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Ohio Department of Public Health | ::Ohio Department of Public Health | ||
− | ::::[https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/bathing-beach-monitoring/welcome-to-bathing-beach-monitoring | + | ::::[https://odh.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/odh/know-our-programs/bathing-beach-monitoring/welcome-to-bathing-beach-monitoring Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[http://publicapps.odh.ohio.gov/beachguardpublic/ | + | ::::[http://publicapps.odh.ohio.gov/beachguardpublic/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: Mary | + | ::::Contact: Mary Shaffer, 614-644-7464, mary.shaffer@odh.ohio.gov; Beach Hotline, 1 (866) 644-6224 |
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day - Labor Day: At least weekly | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day - Labor Day: At least weekly. Beach status is also determined by daily predictions generated by the [https://pa.water.usgs.gov/apps/nowcast/ USGS Nowcast beach water quality] model. |
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'''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water | ||
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<big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | :: | + | ::Cuyahoga County |
+ | ::::[http://www.ccbh.net/water-quality/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Megan Symanski, (216) 201-2000 ext. 1248, msymanski@ccbh.net | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Erie County | ||
+ | ::::[http://eriecohealthohio.com/department-pages/environmental-public-health/beach-program/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories | ||
+ | ::::Contact: beach@ecghd.org; (419) 626-5623 ext. 5133; 24-Hour Toll Free, (888) 399-6065 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Lake County | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.lcghd.org/beaches/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories predicted by Nowcast Modeling [https://pa.water.usgs.gov/apps/nowcast/ available from USGS]. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Chris Loxterman, (440) 350-2551, cloxterman@lcghd.org | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Lorain County | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.loraincountyhealth.com/publichealthprograms/waterquality/beach-water-quality Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Water quality data and advisories are available on the state's [http://publicapps.odh.ohio.gov/beachguardpublic/beach/264/samplings BeachGuard website]. | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (440) 322-6367 or (440) 244-2209 | ||
+ | |||
+ | ::Northeast Ohio Regional Sewage District | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.neorsd.org/beaches-and-water-quality/ Beaches Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories | ||
+ | ::::Contact: (216) 641-6000 | ||
+ | |||
<big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
::Ohio EPA | ::Ohio EPA | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://geo.epa.ohio.gov/portal/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/e72499f345ec43579513da521d83347e Harmful Algal Bloom Map] |
+ | ::::[https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/ac459f1f0b344bfa93c0486b028fbba6 Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Ohio] | ||
::Ohio Department of Health | ::Ohio Department of Health | ||
::::[http://publicapps.odh.ohio.gov/beachguardpublic/ Harmful Algal Bloom Advisories] | ::::[http://publicapps.odh.ohio.gov/beachguardpublic/ Harmful Algal Bloom Advisories] | ||
::National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | ::National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | ||
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::[https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/research/stressor-impacts-mitigation/hab-forecasts/lake-erie/ Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast] |
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Oregon Health Authority | ::Oregon Health Authority | ||
− | ::::[https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/RECREATION/BEACHWATERQUALITY/Pages/index.aspx Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/RECREATION/BEACHWATERQUALITY/Pages/index.aspx Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/RECREATION/BEACHWATERQUALITY/Pages/status.aspx Water Quality Data | + | ::::[https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/RECREATION/BEACHWATERQUALITY/Pages/status.aspx Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Alyssa McClean, (971) 673-1124, alyssa.k.mcclean@dhoha.state.or.us; [https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/RECREATION/BEACHWATERQUALITY/Pages/Program-Information.aspx Program Contact Page] |
+ | ::Department of Environmental Quality | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.oregon.gov/DEQ/wq/Pages/WQ-Monitoring-Beach.aspx Recreational Water Quality at Oregon Beaches Website] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Mike Mulvey, (503) 692-5732, mulvey.mike@deq.state.or.us; Thomas Lossen, (503) 693-5729, lossen.thomas@deq.state.or.us | ||
− | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' mid-May - mid-September, on a rotating [https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/RECREATION/BEACHWATERQUALITY/Pages/beaches.aspx three-week sampling schedule] | |
− | |||
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May | ||
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'''Water Quality Standard:''' 130 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 130 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
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'''Rain Advisories:''' Oregon does not issue rain advisories. | '''Rain Advisories:''' Oregon does not issue rain advisories. | ||
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Columbia Riverkeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/columbia-riverkeeper/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::Rogue Riverkeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.rogueriverkeeper.org/the-swim-guide Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)] | ||
+ | ::Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.surfrider.org/blue-water-task-force BWTF Program Website] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Oregon Health Authority | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/RECREATION/HARMFULALGAEBLOOMS/Pages/Blue-GreenAlgaeAdvisories.aspx Harmful Algal Bloom Advisories] | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/RECREATION/HARMFULALGAEBLOOMS/Pages/Program-Information.aspx Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Oregon] | ||
+ | |||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
− | :: | + | ::The program is managed at the county level only, see below. |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water | ||
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::Erie County | ::Erie County | ||
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::[https://eriecountypa.gov/departments/health/services-and-programs/health-and-wellness/beach-water-testing-results/ Beach Sampling Program], with water quality data and advisories |
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::Sampling Frequency: Saturday before Memorial Day to Labor Day: At least once a week. Beach status is also determined by daily predictions generated by the [https://pa.water.usgs.gov/apps/nowcast/ USGS Nowcast beach water quality] model. |
− | ::::Contact: Chelsey Erickson, (814) 451-6755, cerickson@ | + | ::::Contact: Chelsey Erickson, (814) 451-6755, cerickson@eriecountypa.gov |
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Youghiogheny Riverkeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/youghiogheny-riverkeeper/ Water Quality Monitoring Program] | ||
<big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | ::Erie County | + | ::Erie County Health Department |
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::[https://eriecountypa.gov/departments/health/services-and-programs/health-and-wellness/beach-water-testing-results/ Harmful Algal Blooms], (scroll down) |
+ | ::The Regional Science Consortium | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.regsciconsort.com/harmful-algal-blooms/ Harmful Algal Bloom Advisories] | ||
+ | |||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Puerto Rico== | ||
+ | <big>'''STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
+ | Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNRA) | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.drna.pr.gov/cat/programas-y-proyectos/monitoria-de-playas/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] with weekly advisories. | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.caricoos.org/map/beach-water-quality CariCOOS Water Quality Data and Notifications] | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.drna.pr.gov/otrora-jca/#1570560734146-beb34123-0b1c Junta de Calidad Ambiental (JCA) of Puerto Rico Website] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Ángel R. Meléndez Aguilar, (787) 767-8181 x3001, angelmelendez@jca.pr.gov | ||
+ | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Year-round: Weekly | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 70 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Rain Advisories:''' Agencies will warn the public that it is not recommended to enter water bodies until twenty-four hours after a heavy rainfall, but the island does not issue official rain advisories. | ||
+ | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big>'''REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ::San Juan Bay National Estuary Program | ||
+ | ::::[https://estuario.org/calidad-de-agua/ Water Quality Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Jorge Bauzá-Ortega, (787) 725-8165, jbauza@estuario.org | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.surfrider.org/blue-water-task-force BWTF Program Website] | ||
+ | |||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) | ::Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) | ||
− | ::::[http://health.ri.gov/programs/detail.php?pgm_id=119 Beach Monitoring Program | + | ::::[http://health.ri.gov/programs/detail.php?pgm_id=119 Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[http://www.health.ri.gov/data/beaches/index.php?BeachID=RI011908 Water Quality Data | + | ::::[http://www.health.ri.gov/data/beaches/index.php?BeachID=RI011908 Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: Sherry Poucher, 401 | + | ::::Contact: Sherry Poucher, (401) 222-7727, sherry.poucher@health.ri.gov; Hotline (401) 222-2751 |
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May 30 - August 31: Weekly to monthly pending level of beach use | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May 30 - August 31: Weekly to monthly pending level of beach use |
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 60 cfu enterococci/100 ml water (closures only, no advisories) | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 60 cfu enterococci/100 ml water (closures only, no advisories) | ||
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<big>'''REGIONAL/COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''REGIONAL/COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
− | :: | + | ::Narragansett Bay Commission |
+ | ::::[http://snapshot.narrabay.com/app/WaterQualityInitiatives/PathogenMonitoring Bay Pathogen Monitoring Program Website] including historical water quality data | ||
+ | ::::[http://snapshot.narrabay.com/app/ Water Quality of Participating Beaches] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: snapshot@narrabay.com | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.surfrider.org/blue-water-task-force BWTF Program Website] | ||
+ | ::University of Rhode Island Watershed Watch | ||
+ | ::::[https://web.uri.edu/watershedwatch/ Watershed Watch Program Website] including water quality data | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Elizabeth Herron, Program Director, (401) 874-4552, emh@uri.edu | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management | ||
+ | ::::[http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/emergencyresponse/bart/latest.php Weekly Water Quality and Harmful Algal Bloom Report] | ||
+ | ::::Report Blooms by Calling 401-222-4700 or Emailing dem.owrcyano@dem.ri.gov | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==South Carolina== | ||
+ | <big>'''STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
+ | ::South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.scdhec.gov/environment/pollution-types-advisories-monitoring/pollution-services-advisorie/beach-monitoring Beach Monitoring Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::[https://gis.dhec.sc.gov/beachaccess/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Bryan Rabon, (803) 898-4402, raboneb@dhec.sc.gov | ||
+ | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May 1 - October 1: Twice a month. Weekly at Myrtle Beach-area beaches. | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Rain Advisories:''' South Carolina does not issue rain advisories but will issue preemptive advisories during extreme weather events including hurricanes, tropical storms, and torrential rains. | ||
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
+ | <big>'''REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | + | ::Coastal Carolina University | |
+ | ::::[https://www.coastal.edu/wwa/vm/ Waccamaw Watershed Academy Volunteer Water Testing Program Website] | ||
+ | ::::[http://bccmws.coastal.edu/enteroview/index.html Water Quality Data and Historical Trends] Beach Monitoring Home Website | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Victoria Green, (843) 349-6666, vgreen@coastal.edu; Kelly Hall, (843) 349-4002, khall1@coastal.edu | ||
+ | ::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Every two weeks | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Charleston Waterkeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://charlestonwaterkeeper.org/water-quality-testing-and-reporting/ Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Program] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae | ||
+ | ::::[http://www.scseagrant.org/hab/bloom.htm Report Algal Blooms in South Carolina] | ||
+ | :::: | ||
+ | :::: | ||
+ | :::: | ||
+ | :::: S.C Department of Health and Environmental Control | ||
+ | ::::[https://sc-dhec.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=a34a994444df4234b4b3f87b55eeac54 Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Map] with data and advisories | ||
==Texas== | ==Texas== | ||
<big>'''STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Texas General Land Office (GLO) | ::Texas General Land Office (GLO) | ||
− | ::::[https://cgis.glo.texas.gov/Beachwatch/index.html Beach Monitoring | + | ::::[https://cgis.glo.texas.gov/Beachwatch/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[https://cgis.glo.texas.gov/Beachwatch/ Water Quality Data | + | ::::[https://cgis.glo.texas.gov/Beachwatch/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Lucy Flores, (512) 463-5134, Lucy.Flores@glo.texas.gov |
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September and Spring Break: Weekly; All other times: Every 2 weeks |
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'''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
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<big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
− | :: | + | ::Each coastal county submits results to the State's [https://cgis.glo.texas.gov/Beachwatch/ BeachWatch program]. |
+ | ::::Contact: Agency and contractor information are available in Appendix C, p.33 - 83, of the [https://cgis.glo.texas.gov/Beachwatch/docs/QAPP2020-2021.pdf Texas BeachWatch Program QAPP] | ||
+ | ::University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.utrgv.edu/csl/public-service/beach-watch/index.htm Beach Monitoring Program Website] for South Padre Island and Boca Chica Beach | ||
+ | ::::Contact: coastal@utrgv.edu, (956) 761-2644 | ||
+ | ::::Monitoring Frequency: Weekly during high tourist seasons and every two weeks during low tourist seasons | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Galveston Bay Foundation | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/galveston-bay-foundation/ Water Monitoring Team] | ||
<big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | ::Texas | + | ::Texas Parks and Wildlife |
− | ::::[https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/water/environconcerns/hab/ Harmful Algal | + | ::::[https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/water/environconcerns/hab/ Report and Find Status of Harmful Algal Blooms] |
− | :: | + | ::NOAA Tides & Currents |
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::[https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/research/stressor-impacts-mitigation/hab-forecasts/gulf-of-mexico/ Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast] |
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Virginia Department of Health | ::Virginia Department of Health | ||
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/waterborne-hazards-control/beach-monitoring/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/waterborne-hazards-control/swimming-advisories-and-monitored-beaches-map/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::::Contact: Margaret Smigo, (804) 864-8128, margaret.smigo@vdh.virginia.gov | ::::Contact: Margaret Smigo, (804) 864-8128, margaret.smigo@vdh.virginia.gov | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
'''Sampling Frequency:''' May-September: Weekly | '''Sampling Frequency:''' May-September: Weekly | ||
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<big>'''COUNTY/CITY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''COUNTY/CITY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | ::All county contacts listed on [ | + | ::All county contacts listed on [https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/waterborne-hazards-control/local-beach-information/ this website] |
− | <big>''' | + | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> |
− | ::Virginia Department of | + | ::Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative |
− | ::::[https://www. | + | ::::[https://cmc.vims.edu/#/home Data Explorer] |
− | :::: | + | ::Rivanna Conservation Alliance |
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::[https://www.rivannariver.org/bacteria/# Bacteria Monitoring Team] |
+ | ::Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.surfrider.org/blue-water-task-force BWTF Program Website] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Virginia Department of Health | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/epidemiology/epidemiology-fact-sheets/harmful-algal-blooms/ Harmful Algal Bloom Info] | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1qAFj6zf9Ill-dyfLLtpJgs0Iaz91RlGo&ll=37.492018777840805%2C-77.1663595&z=9 Harmful Algal Bloom Status and Advisories] | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/waterborne-hazards-control/harmful-algal-bloom-online-report-form/ Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Virginia] | ||
+ | |||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Virgin Islands (US)== | ||
+ | <big>'''STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Participating State/Territory Agencies:''' | ||
+ | ::Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) | ||
+ | ::::[https://dpnr.vi.gov/home/weekly-beach-advisory/ Water Quality Data and Advisories posted by DPNR] and [http://www.vitema.vi.gov/news/ VI Territory Emergency Management Agency] | ||
+ | ::::Contact: Jamal Nielsen, (340) 773-1082, jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov in St. Croix and (340) 774-3320 in St. Thomas | ||
+ | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Weekly at 35 DPNR beaches (17 on St. Croix, 5 on St. John and 13 on St. Thomas); Unspecified at Virgin Island National Park beaches | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 70 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | '''Rain Advisories:''' Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources does not issue rain advisories; however, the agency warns people to avoid areas of stormwater runoff. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
− | ::Department of Ecology | + | ::Department of Ecology and Department of Health |
− | ::::[https://ecology.wa.gov/Water-Shorelines/Water-quality/Saltwater/BEACH-program Beach | + | ::::[https://ecology.wa.gov/Water-Shorelines/Water-quality/Saltwater/BEACH-program Beach Monitoring Program Website] |
− | ::::[https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/coastalatlas/Tools/BeachClosure.aspx Water Quality Data | + | ::::[https://fortress.wa.gov/ecy/coastalatlas/Tools/BeachClosure.aspx Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
::::Contact: Julianne Ruffner, (360) 407-6154, julianne.ruffner@ecy.wa.gov | ::::Contact: Julianne Ruffner, (360) 407-6154, julianne.ruffner@ecy.wa.gov | ||
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day to Labor Day: Weekly or every other week, depending on use. |
<br> | <br> | ||
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
− | '''Rain Advisories:''' | + | '''Rain Advisories:''' Washington does not post rain advisories. |
<br><br> | <br><br> | ||
<big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
::All county beach water quality information is listed under the "Water quality- beach by beach" section on [https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/BEACH-annual-report this website]. | ::All county beach water quality information is listed under the "Water quality- beach by beach" section on [https://ecology.wa.gov/Research-Data/Monitoring-assessment/BEACH-annual-report this website]. | ||
+ | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | ||
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ::WA's BEACH Program incorporates data from several community science groups, including the Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC), Snohomish Beach Watchers, and the Surfrider Foundation. All data from PTMSC and Snohomish Beach Watchers is available on the state database, additional Surfrider data is accessible below. | ||
+ | ::Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.surfrider.org/blue-water-task-force BWTF Program Website] | ||
+ | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
+ | ::Washington State Toxic Algae Monitoring Program | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.nwtoxicalgae.org/FindLakes.aspx Harmful Algal Bloom Status] | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.nwtoxicalgae.org/ReportBloom.aspx Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Washington] | ||
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'''Participating State Agencies:''' | '''Participating State Agencies:''' | ||
::Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Beach Health | ::Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Beach Health | ||
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::[https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/beaches/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] and [https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Beaches/FAQ.html FAQ] |
− | ::::[https:// | + | ::::[https://dnr.wi.gov/beachhealth/ Water Quality Data and Advisories] |
− | ::::Contact: | + | ::::Contact: Madeline Magee, (608) 266-5228, Madeline.Magee@wisconsin.gov |
− | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day to Labor Day: | + | '''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day to Labor Day: At least weekly (ranges from 1 to 5 times per week pending level of beach use) |
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'''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water | '''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water | ||
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− | '''Rain Advisories:''' | + | '''Rain Advisories:''' Wisconsin uses NowCast predictive modeling to issue rain advisories. |
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<big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
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− | ::All county contacts listed on [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lh-depts/counties.htm this website]. | + | ::All county contacts are listed on [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lh-depts/counties.htm this website]. |
− | + | <big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big> | |
+ | <br> | ||
+ | ::Milwaukee Riverkeeper | ||
+ | ::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/milwaukee-riverkeeper/ Water Quality Testing Program] | ||
<big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | <big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big> | ||
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+ | ::NOAA National Center for Coastal Ocean Science | ||
+ | ::::[https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/research/stressor-impacts-mitigation/hab-monitoring-system/cyanobacteria-algal-bloom-from-satellite-in-green-bay-and-lake-winnebago-wi/ Cyanobacteria Algal Bloom Tracking in Green Bay and Lake Winnebago] | ||
::Wisconsin Department of Health Services | ::Wisconsin Department of Health Services | ||
− | ::::[https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/bg-algae/index.htm Blue Green Algae Homepage] | + | ::::[https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/bg-algae/index.htm Blue-Green Algae Homepage] |
− | ::::[ | + | ::::[http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3649314/Harmful-Algae-Bloom-HAB-Illness-or-Sighting-Survey-F-XXXXX Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Wisconsin] |
− | + | ::Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | |
+ | ::::[https://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/bluegreenalgae/Default.aspx Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Wisconsin] | ||
+ | ::Michigan Tech Research Institute | ||
+ | ::::[http://webserver.mtri.org/wordpress/habsmapping/green-bay-lake-michigan/ HAB's Mapping at Green Bay] | ||
+ | |||
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+ | [[Category:Clean Water]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Water Quality Testing]] |
Latest revision as of 11:00, 6 January 2023
Planning a day at the beach? Check below to see if any water quality advisories are in effect!
Before you head to the beach, it’s important to check local water quality conditions and swim advisories to protect your health and the health of your family. To make it easy, the Surfrider Foundation has assembled key information on beach water quality monitoring programs across the nation. Browse the state index below to see if current water quality information is available for your favorite beach.
Introduction
Background on Beach Water Quality Monitoring Programs
Every coastal state receives funding through the federal Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act (BEACH Act) to help pay for their beach water quality monitoring and public notification programs. Some states also contribute state and local funds to this effort as well. Despite this, not all beaches are covered, and many states stop testing during the cooler, ‘off-season’, winter months due to funding and staff restrictions. States instead prioritize their monitoring programs to cover popular beaches with high use or beaches that are most likely to be polluted and present a health risk to bathers. Learn about ways you can get involved and secure better water quality and health protections for your coastal playground here.
Beach water quality testing programs are often managed by health or environmental protection agencies, either at the state, county or city level, or some mixture of all three. These agencies collect water samples at the beach and test them for the presence of enterococcus bacteria at saltwater beaches or E. coli at freshwater beaches. While generally harmless themselves, these bacteria indicate the presence of fecal pollution (human or animal waste) and the presence of more harmful pathogens that can make you sick. Low levels of indicator bacteria are generally considered safe for swimming. Health risk increases, however, with higher levels of bacteria. Learn more about the health threats from recreating in polluted coastal waters here.
The EPA developed recommendations for water quality criteria to be used by states as health standards to protect swimmer health in recreational waters. These criteria are based on the concentration of bacteria measured in a sample of water (either enterococcus or E. coli). Bacteria is measured by physically counting bacteria cultures, reported as coliform forming units (cfu), or by using an estimation method to calculate the most probable number (MPN) of bacteria.
Example of a water quality standard: 104 colony forming units (cfu) enterococci bacteria/100 ml water
At beaches, the water quality criteria most widely used to make management decisions, such as issuing swim advisories and opening or closing beaches, is called the Beach Action Value (BAV). BAV’s are mainly determined by the bacteria threshold for a single sample (referred to as a “single sample maximum”) but some states may also use other calculation methods, like geometric means (the rolling average of water quality overtime) or bacteria ratios (like total coliform: fecal coliform) to help with decision making. In this resource, we provide the single sample maximum for each state for simplicity and clarity. While BAVs vary state by state, if a water sample exceeds this health standard, either a swim advisory or beach closure is issued depending on state protocols, the severity of the exceedance and/or sources of pollution. Warning signs are posted at beaches to inform the public of the health risk, and in most cases, shared online as well.
High bacteria exceedances can happen at any time, but often occur during and following a rain event. Rain falling over developed coastal areas results in polluted stormwater and urban runoff reaching the beach that could contain animal waste, untreated sewage, toxic substances, and more. While variable by location and weather, it can take three days or more for water quality conditions to return to safe levels after it rains. Most states strongly recommend against entering coastal waters after a rain, and some even issue preemptive rain advisories to warn beach-goers of the increased risk of swimming.
Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring/Community Science Programs
In addition to state or county beach water quality monitoring programs, many beaches are also tested by non-profit or educational organizations. These volunteer programs are designed to help fill in the gaps of government funded beach water quality programs and to build community awareness of local water quality issues. Decisions to issue swim advisories and beach closures, however, can only be made by government agencies.
Other National Resources for Beach Water Quality Information
In addition to this resource, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Beaches Website and the SwimGuide also provide great information on coastal beach water quality across the U.S. The EPA’s Beaches Website includes an interactive national list of beaches monitored, state program contacts and a searchable database for beach advisories and closures. EPA also has a comprehensive list of harmful algal bloom resources by state. The SwimGuide mobile app and website managed by Swim Drink Fish Canada provides current water quality information and amenity descriptions for over 7,000 beaches, lakes, rivers, and swimming holes in Canada, the U.S., Mexico, the Bahamas, Ireland, France, New Zealand, and Australia. Swim Guide is available in English, French, and Spanish.
How to Read this Document
Presented below is guidance on how to access the most up-to-date information on local water quality conditions in every coastal state. The agencies responsible for running beach water quality monitoring programs are provided, as are links to each program's website, primary contact information, and information on sampling frequency and testing season. We also clarify if preemptive rain advisories are used and what single sample water quality standard, or Beach Action Value, is used to issue swim advisories or beach closures in every state. Resources that provide current information on the status of harmful algal blooms, or opportunities to report harmful algal blooms are also provided. Lastly, community science programs that generate additional water quality information beyond the state database are presented as well. Note that some community science programs actually contribute to the state's database (such as in Washington state), but since their data is already incorporated in the state resource, additional links are not provided. If there are other community science groups collecting additional bacteria-based water quality information at recreational beaches, please contact us at beachapedia@surfrider.org.
State Reports:
Alabama
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Department of Public Health (ADPH)
- Beach Water Quality Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Chris Johnson, (334) 271-7827, cjohnson@adem.alabama.gov
- Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Department of Public Health (ADPH)
Sampling Frequency: June - September: Varies from twice per week to every two weeks depending on level of beach use; October - May: Monthly
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Alabama does not issue rain advisories.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Coosa River Keeper
- Alabama Water Watch
- Mobile Baykeeper
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- NOAA Tides & Currents
Alaska
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
- Beach Water Quality Program Website
- Water Quality Data
- Contact: Laura Eldred, (907) 376-1855, laura.eldred@alaska.gov
- Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Sampling Frequency: May - September: Weekly at Hoonah Beaches, and every other week at Ketchikan and Kenai River Beaches.
Water Quality Standard: 130 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: There is no indication that Alaska issues rain advisories, but individual counties may choose to do so.
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- SeaGrant Alaska
California
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- State Water Resources Control Board
- Beach Water Quality Program Website
- Safe to Swim Portal and Water Quality Information
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Karen Black, (916) 341-6899, Karen.Black@waterboards.ca.gov
- State Water Resources Control Board
Sampling Frequency: Counties north of San Francisco: At least weekly from April - October. All other coastal counties: At least weekly year-round. See below for details by county.
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water but counties may use other established bacteria standards for beach management decisions as well (such as fecal coliform, total coliform, total:fecal ratio or geometric means). Learn more here.
Rain Advisories: Counties may choose to issue rain advisories before, during or immediately after rain storms but it is not mandatory. California EPA recommends that people avoid swimming in ocean waters during a rain event and for three days after rainfall ceases.
COUNTY/CITY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Alameda County, East Bay Regional Park District & Contra Costa County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly
- Contact: Hal MacLean, (510) 544-2328, hmaclean@ebparks.org
- Alameda County, East Bay Regional Park District & Contra Costa County
- Del Norte County
- Beach Monitoring Program Administrators Website (very limited information provided)
- Sampling Frequency: Not provided.
- Contact: Houawa Moua, (707) 465-0426, environmental-health@co.del-norte.ca.us
- Del Norte County
- Humboldt County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly
- Contact: (707) 445-6215, envhealth@co.humboldt.ca.us
- Humboldt County
- Los Angeles County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Ranges from 1-5 times per week
- Contact: Recreational Waters Program, (626) 430-5360, rhealth@ph.lacounty.gov
- Los Angeles County
- City of Long Beach
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
- Contact: Recreational Water Testing Program, (562) 570-4132, environmentalhealth@longbeach.gov
- City of Long Beach
- Marin County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly
- Contact: Environmental Health Services, (415) 473-2335
- Marin County
- Mendocino County
- Environmental Health Program Website does not provide information on a beach testing program.
- Beach Water Quality Data can be accessed from California State Water Board.
- Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly
- Contact: (707) 234-6625, enviroh@mendocinocounty.org, Hotline: (707) 234-6627
- Mendocino County
- Monterey County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Sampling Frequency: November - March: Monthly; April - October: Weekly
- Contact: John Ramirez, (831) 755-4539, Ramirezj1@co.monterey.ca.us
- Monterey County
- Orange County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Ranges from 1-5 times per week
- Contact: (714) 433-6400, LRobinson@ochca.com
- Orange County
- San Diego County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly at 42 beaches; November - March: Weekly at 21 beaches
- Contact: Farnaz Farhang, (858) 495-5579, farnaz.farhang@sdcounty.ca.gov
- San Diego County
- San Francisco County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
- Contact: Corey Chrisman, (415) 252-3849, Corey.Chrisman@sfdph.org
- San Francisco County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
- Contact: Leslie Terry, (805) 781-5553, lterry@co.slo.ca.us
- San Luis Obispo County
- San Mateo County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
- Contact: Heather Forshey, (650) 372-6200, envhealth@smcgov.org
- San Mateo County
- Santa Barbara County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories, which can be found under "Helpful Resrouces"
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
- Contact: Marissa Censullo, (805) 346-8345, marissa.censullo@sbcphd.org
- Santa Barbara County
- Santa Cruz County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
- Contact: Matt Bessee, (831) 454-5010, matt.bessee@santacruzcounty.us
- Santa Cruz County
- Sonoma County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly
- Contact: EH Health and Safety, (707) 565-6565, eh@sonoma-county.org
- Sonoma County
- Ventura County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website and Advisories
- Water Quality Data
- Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly at 40 beaches; November - March: Weekly at 19 beaches
- Contact: Paolo Quinto, (805) 654-5040, paolo.quinto@ventura.org
- Ventura County
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- CA Water Board SWAMP Clean Water Team
- California Community Science Monitoring Locations
- Heal the Bay
- Los Angeles Waterkeeper
- Orange County Coastkeeper
- San Diego Coastkeeper
- Santa Barbara Channelkeeper
- South Yuba River Citizens League
- Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- California Water Quality Monitoring Council
- California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
- Weekly Status of Toxic Marine Phytoplankton
- CDPH Biotoxin Information Hotline for Marine Toxin Health Advisories: 800-553-4133
Connecticut
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
- State Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories for state beaches only
- Contact: DEEP Office, (860) 424-4100; 24-Hour Hotline: (866) 287-2757, DEEPBeachResults@ct.gov
- Connecticut State Department of Public Health
- Public Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Contact: Stewart Chute, (860) 509-7758, stewart.chute@ct.gov
- Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: Weekly
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Not all local health departments issue rain advisories, and those that do use different thresholds. See city/town information below.
CITY/TOWN BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Darien Town
- Beach Monitoring Program Website with water quality data
- Advisories are not posted online. Information on results and closures is available by calling (203) 656-7323.
- Contact: David Knauf, dknauf@darienct.gov, (203) 656-7320
- Rain Closure: Rain closures are issued for 24 hours after 1 inch of rainfall in a 24-hour period.
- Darien Town
- East Shore District Health Department (Branford, East Haven and North Branford Towns)
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality data and advisories are not posted online. Information on results and closures is available by calling (203) 481-4233.
- Contact: (203) 481-4233, info@esdhd.org
- East Shore District Health Department (Branford, East Haven and North Branford Towns)
- Fairfield Town
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Contact: (203) 256-3020, scleary@fairfieldct.org
- Rain Closure: Rain closures are usually issued at saltwater beaches for 24 hours after 1.75 inches of rainfall in a 24-hour period.
- Fairfield Town
- Greenwich Town
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including beach status and advisories
- Water quality data are not posted online. Information on results and closures is available by calling (203) 622-6488.
- Contact: Caroline Calderone Baisley, (203) 622-6488
- Rain Closure: Rain closures are issued for 24 hours after 0.5 inches at Byram Beach (May - Sept), after 1 inch at Greenwich Point (Aug - Sept), and after 1.5 inches at Greenwich Point (July).
- Greenwich Town
- Ledge Light Health District (East Lyme, New London, Groton, Waterford, Old Lyme Towns)
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality advisories
- Contact: Danielle Holmes, (860) 448-4882 x1329, dholmes@llhd.org
- Ledge Light Health District (East Lyme, New London, Groton, Waterford, Old Lyme Towns)
- Madison Town
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality data and advisories are not posted online. Information on results and closures are available by calling (203) 245-5681.
- Contact: Trent Joseph, (203) 245-5681, josepht@madisonct.org
- Madison Town
- Milford City
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality data and advisories are not posted online. Information on results and closures at City beaches is available by calling (203) 783-3285. For data and advisory information at Silver Stands State Beach, call (866) 287-2757.
- Contact: (203) 783-3285
- Milford City
- New Haven City
- Beach Monitoring Program Website with water quality data
- Contact: (203) 946-8174
- New Haven City
- Norwalk City
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including advisories
- Water quality data not posted. Call (203) 854-7776 for more information.
- Contact: William Mooney, Jr., (203) 851-7993, wmooney@norwalkct.org
- Norwalk City
- Stamford City
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality advisories
- Contact: (203) 977-4399; Health Department hotline, (203) 977-5889
- Stamford City
- Stratford Town
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality data and advisories are available by calling:
- Stratford Health Department, (203) 385-4090, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
- Stratford Recreation Department, (203) 385-4052, Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Stratford Recreation Department answering machine on Sundays, (203) 385-4129
- Rain Closure: Rain closures are issued for 24 hours after 1 inch of rainfall, and for 48 hours after 2 inches of rainfall in a 24 hour period.
- Stratford Town
- West Haven City
- Beaches and Shoreline Website
- Water quality advisories and closures will be posted on the main page of the city website
- Contact: (203) 937-3660
- West Haven City
- Westport and Weston Cities
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality closures
- Contact: (203) 227-9571
- Westport and Weston Cities
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Connecticut River Conservancy
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
- Cyanobacteria Blooms in Connecticut
- To report, contact CT Department of Public Health (860-509-7758), or CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (860) 424-3020, or send an email to deep.algalblooms@ct.gov
- CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
Delaware
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Recreational Water Program
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Michael Bott, (302) 739-9939, michael.bott@delaware.gov; 24-hour hotline: 1-800-922-WAVE
- Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Recreational Water Program
Sampling Frequency: May - September: Weekly
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Delaware does not issue rain advisories.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- University of Delaware
- Community Monitoring Website
- Contact: Ed Whereat, Program Coordinator, 302-645-4252, whereat@udel.edu
- University of Delaware
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Delaware Division of Water
Florida
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- The Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Environmental Health
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Contact: AskEH@flhealth.gov, (850) 245-4240; County Health Department Contacts
- The Florida Department of Health - Bureau of Environmental Health
Sampling Frequency: Every 2 weeks unless otherwise noted in County Information below. Counties north of Indian River and Pinellas are sampled during season (March - October), counties south are sampled year-round.
Water Quality Standard: 70 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: There is no indication that Florida issues rain advisories.
COUNTY/CITY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Bay County
- Brevard County
- Broward County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
- Charlotte County
- Collier County
- Duval County
- Escambia County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: March-October, biweekly
- Flagler County
- Franklin County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: April - September: Biweekly
- Gulf County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: April - September: Biweekly
- Hernando County
- Hillsborough County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
- Indian River County
- Lee County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
- Manatee County
- Martin County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Biweekly
- Miami/Dade County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
- Monroe County
- Nassau County
- Okaloosa County
- Palm Beach County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
- Pasco County
- Pinellas County
- St Johns County
- Saint Lucie County
- Santa Rosa County
- Sarasota County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
- Volusia County
- Wakulla County
- Walton County
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Miami Waterkeeper
- Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Georgia
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Coastal Resources Division
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Contact: Dominic Guadagnoli, (912) 262-1741, dguadagnoli@dnr.state.ga.gov
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Coastal Resources Division
- Georgia Department of Public Health - Coastal Health District
- Beach Water Testing Program Website
- Contact: (912) 262-2300
- Georgia Department of Public Health - Coastal Health District
Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly to monthly pending level of beach use.
Water Quality Standard: 70 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Georgia does not issue rain advisories, but will issue preemptive advisories for large storms, such as Hurricane Irma in 2017.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Chattahoochee River Conservancy
Hawaii
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Hawaii Department of Health
- Clean Water Branch Program Website
- Beach Water Quality Data and Current Advisories.
- Contact: Alec Wong, (808) 586-4309, alec.wong@doh.hawaii.gov
- Hawaii Department of Health
Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Tier 1 ("core," high-use beaches) sampled weekly, Tier 2 sampled less frequently. Beach tiers determined based on use. More info here.
Water Quality Standard: 130 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Hawaii issues “Brown Water Advisories (BWA’s),” for heavy rainfall or flash flood warnings.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
Illinois
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Craig Steinheimer, (217) 782-5830, craig.steinheimer@illinois.gov
- Illinois Department of Public Health
Sampling Frequency: May - September: Every two weeks
Water Quality Standard: 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Illinois does not issue rain advisories.
CITY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Chicago Park District
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality advisories
- Contact: (312) 742-PLAY (7529), Beach Hotline 312-74-BEACH
- Sampling Frequency: Friday of Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day: Daily
- Water Quality Standard: 1,000 CCE E. coli/100 ml water (CCE or "calibrator cell equivalents" is a measure of DNA bacteria levels)
- Chicago Park District
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Indiana
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Michelle Caldwell, (219) 464-0419, mcaldwel@idem.IN.gov
- Indiana Department of Environmental Management
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources
- State Park Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality advisories and closures
- Contact: (317) 232-4140 (State Parks Division)
- Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: Daily, unless otherwise stated.
Water Quality Standard: 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Voluntary. Not all coastal counties are required to issue preemptive rain advisories but may choose to do so.
CITY/COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Indiana Dunes National Park
- Park Alerts
- Water quality data and advisories are posted on the state's BeachGuard website.
- Contact: (219) 762-7561
- Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: Weekly
- Indiana Dunes National Park
- LaPorte County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality data and advisories are posted on the state's BeachGuard website.
- Contact: (219) 326-0014, sgeeburns@solidwastedistrict.com
- Sampling Season: Mid-May - late-August: 3 times per week
- LaPorte County
- Town of Ogden Dunes
- Beach Information Website
- Water quality data and advisories are posted on the state's BeachGuard website.
- Contact: (219) 762-4125
- Town of Ogden Dunes
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Indiana State Department of Health
Louisiana
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Louisiana Department of Health
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Steve Backstrom, Coordinator, charles.backstrom@la.gov; Christopher Lemaire, Manager, chris.lemaire@la.gov; Jennifer Armentor, Administrator, jennifer.armentor@la.gov
- Louisiana Department of Health: (225) 342-9500
- Louisiana Department of Health
Sampling Frequency: May - October: Weekly
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Louisiana does not issue rain advisories.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Pontchartrain Conservancy
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- NOAA Tides & Currents
Maine
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Department of Environmental Protection - Healthy Beaches Program
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Meagan Sims, (207) 530-2518, meagan.sims@maine.gov; Tracy Krueger, (207) 215-6851, tracy.krueger@maine.gov
- Department of Environmental Protection - Healthy Beaches Program
Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day to Labor Day: Weekly
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Voluntary, some towns and state parks issue a 24 hour advisory after 1 inch of rainfall during a 24 hour period.
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Maryland
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Maryland Department of Environment
- Healthy Beaches Program Website and Maryland Beaches Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Heather Merritt, (410) 537-3906, heather.merritt@maryland.gov; Beaches Program: (410) 537-3618
- Maryland Department of Environment
Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: Ranges weekly to monthly pending level of beach use.
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Bathers are cautioned to avoid swimming in waters after a significant rain event, but official rain advisories are not posted. On Maryland Healthy Beaches Program website, users can find out how much rain has fallen at each beach using the Current Conditions tab.
LOCAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Anne Arundel County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Water Quality Advisories and Closures
- Contact: (410) 222-7241. A 24 hour automated test results phone line is available at (410) 222-7999.
- Anne Arundel County
- Baltimore County
- Beach Monitoring Program and Advisories
- Water Quality Data
- Contact: (410) 887-3663, ehs@baltimorecountymd.gov
- Baltimore County
- Calvert County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Advisories
- Contact: Matthew Cumers, (410) 535-3922, mdh-dl-calchd-environmentalhealthcchd@maryland.gov
- Calvert County
- Cecil County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Contact: (410) 996-5550, info@cecilcountyhealth.org
- Cecil County
- Kent County
- Environmental Health Services Website with water quality advisories
- Current advisories and closures are also listed on the state's water quality portal.
- Contact: John Beskid, (410) 778-1361, john.beskid@maryland.gov
- Kent County
- St. Mary's County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality closures and advisories
- Contact: (301) 475-4321, smchd.healthdept@maryland.gov; Healthy Beach Hotline (301) 475-4330 ext. 7946
- St. Mary's County
- Wicomico County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality closures and advisories
- Contact: (410) 546-4446
- Wicomico County
- Worcester County
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Robert Mitchell, (410) 632-1220, bmitchell@co.worcester.md.us
- Worcester County
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Maryland Eyes on the Bay
Massachusetts
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality and Data Advisories
- Contact: Jan Sullivan, (617) 624-5757, jan.sullivan@mass.gov; General contact: dph-beach@mass.gov
- Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- (617) 626-1250, mass.parks@mass.gov; Water Quality Hotline: (617) 626-4972
- Massachusetts Water Resources Authority
- Boston Harbor and Tributary Rivers Water Quality and Data Advisories
- Contact: Sally Carroll, (617) 788-4946, sally.carroll@mwra.com
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: Daily to monthly depending on level of use and water quality
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Massachusetts Department of Health will issue rain advisories after a certain amount of rain has fallen within a 24 hour period. Thresholds vary by beach and range from 0.25 inches to 2 inches.
COUNTY/REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Cape Cod/Barnstable County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Carol Eastman, (508) 375-6910, carol.eastman@barnstablecounty.org
- Cape Cod/Barnstable County
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Taunton River Watershed Alliance
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
- Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Michigan
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Shannon Briggs, (517) 290-8249, briggss4@michigan.gov
- Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day to Labor Day: Weekly
Water Quality Standard: 300 cfu E. coli/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: On occasion, local health departments will issue rain advisories during severe rain events.
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Department of Environmental Quality
- NOAA Tides & Currents
- Michigan Tech Research Institute
Minnesota
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Minnesota Department of Health
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Cindy Hakala, (218) 302-6150, cynthia.hakala@state.mn.us
- Minnesota Department of Health
Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day to end of September: At least weekly
Water Quality Standard: 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Minnesota does not issue official rain advisories, but MDH warns swimmers to “avoid swimming after a rain event”.
REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Grand Portage
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Mitch Travis, mtravis@boreal.org; Margaret Watkins, mwatkins@grandportage.com; both at (218) 475-2415
- Grand Portage
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- Minnesota Department of Health
Mississippi
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Emily Cotton, (228) 432-3447, Contact Form
- Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality
Sampling Frequency: Weekly
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water for bathing beaches, 501 cfu enterococci/100 ml for “all other coastal recreation waters”
Rain Advisories: The Mississippi Beach Task Force has a standing recommendation to not swim during or within 24 hours of a significant rainfall event (defined as greater than 1 inch of rain in a 24-hour period).
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Pearl Riverkeeper
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- NOAA Tides & Currents
New Hampshire
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- New Hampshire Department of Environmental Service
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Amanda McQuaid, (603) 848-8094, amanda.mcquaid@des.nh.gov
- New Hampshire Department of Environmental Service
Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: At least weekly
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: New Hampshire does not issue preemptive rain advisories.
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services
New Jersey
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
- Beach Monitoring Program Website at njbeaches.org including water quality data, advisories and closures
- Contact: Bruce Friedman, (609) 292-1623, bruce.friedman@dep.nj.gov; Hotline: 1 (877) WARNDEP
- New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Sampling Frequency: Two weeks before Memorial Day - End of beach season (~September 30): Weekly
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: New Jersey does not currently issue preemptive rain advisories; however, the Department of Environmental Protection does have an automatic preemptive closure policy for the four ocean beaches near Wreck Pond when the concrete outfall opens or an emergency spillway is cut through the beach during extreme rain conditions.
COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Atlantic County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality data and advisories are available on the state's Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Contact: Pat Dillon, (609) 645-5971; Harold Reaves, (609) 347-5671 for Atlantic City
- Atlantic County
- Cape May County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality data and advisories are available on the state's Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Contact: Linda Wilde (609) 465-1209; Hotline: (609) 463-6581
- Cape May County
- Monmouth County Health Department
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality data and advisories are available on the state's Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Contact: Dave Sorensen, (732) 431-7456
- Monmouth County Health Department
- Ocean County Health Department
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality data and advisories are available on the state's Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Contact: Peter Curatolo, (732) 341-9700 ext. 7685
- Ocean County Health Department
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- NY/NJ Baykeeper
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- New Jersey Division of Water Monitoring and Standards
New York
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- New York State Department of Health
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data, advisories and closures
- Contact: (518) 402-7600, bcehfp@health.ny.gov
- New York State Department of Health
- New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data, advisories and closures for State Park Beaches
- Water quality data and advisories can also be accessed by calling the park: (518) 474-0409
- Contact: (518) 474-0409, Water.Quality@parks.ny.gov
- New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
Sampling Frequency: May - September: Weekly, unless otherwise stated under County Info below.
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml marine water and 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml freshwater
Rain Advisories: Rain advisories vary by county and beach type. For saltwater beach rain advisories, New York City issues after 0.3 inches to 2.5 inches of rainfall with 24 hours; Westchester County issues after 0.5 inches to 2 inches of rainfall within 24 hours, with specific thresholds by beach available here; and Suffolk County issues after 1 inch of rainfall within 24 hours. For freshwater beach rain advisories, Greenlake Beach in Erie County issues an automatic closure for 24 hours after 0.5 inches of rainfall or more.
CITY/COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Cayuga County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Contact: (315) 253-1405, cchealth@cayugacounty.us
- Cayuga County
- Chautauqua County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and closures
- Contact: Director of Environmental Health, Bill Boria, (716) 753-4481, boriab@co.chautauqua.ny.us
- Sampling Frequency: June - September: At least weekly
- Chautauqua County
- Erie County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including beach manager contact info
- Water Quality Data, Advisories, and Closures
- Contact: (716) 961-6800
- Sampling Frequency: May - September: At least weekly (State Park beaches collect daily). Beach status is also determined by daily predictions generated by the USGS Nowcast beach water quality model.
- Erie County
- Monroe County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality advisories and closures are available on the Beach Information Hotline: (585) 753-5887
- Contact: (585) 753-5057
- Sampling Frequency: May - September: Varies from daily to weekly
- Monroe County
- Nassau County
- Beach Water Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality advisories and closures are not posted online, but are available on the Information Hotline: (516) 227-9700
- Contact: (516) 227-9717
- Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: Weekly or every two weeks
- Nassau County
- New York City (Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond)
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: (212) 504-4115
- Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: Weekly for all beaches except for Rockaway and Breezy Point beaches, which are sampled every two weeks.
- New York City (Bronx, Kings, Queens, and Richmond)
- Niagara County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality advisories and closures
- Contact: (716) 439-7444
- Sampling Frequency: May - August: Weekly
- Niagara County
- Suffolk County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories and Closures, can also call the Beach Hotline: (631) 852-5822
- Contacts: Nancy B. Pierson, (631) 852-5760, Nancy.Pierson@suffolkcountyny.gov; Beaches@suffolkcountyny.gov
- Season Frequency: May - September: At least weekly at high use and high risk beaches
- Suffolk County
- Watertown District Office (Jefferson and Lewis Counties)
- Contact: (315) 785-2277
- Watertown District Office (Jefferson and Lewis Counties)
- Westchester County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories by Beach
- Contact: (914) 813-5000; public beach contact information available here.
- Westchester County
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
- Hudson Riverkeeper
- Save The River
- Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- New York Department of Environmental Conservation
North Carolina
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Current Advisories
- Contact: Erin Bryan-Millush, (252) 726-6827 x 8153, erin.bryan-millush@ncdenr.gov; General number (877) 623-6748; Staff Directory
- North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Sampling Frequency: April - September: Weekly to every two weeks pending level of beach use; October: Every two weeks; November - March: Monthly
Water Quality Standard: 104 mpn enterococci/100 ml water (Tier 1/heavy use beaches for an “alert”); 276 mpn enterococci/100 ml water (Tier 2/medium use beaches for an “alert”) and 500 mpn enterococci/100 ml water (Tier 1 and 2 for an “advisory” after just one sample, Tier 3/low use beach after two samples)
Rain Advisories: North Carolina will issue a precautionary 24-hour rain advisories during times of high stormwater and floodwater runoff.
COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Wake County Environmental Services (fresh water recreation)
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality advisories
- Contact: Ashley Rodgers, (919) 856-5531, ashley.rodgers@wakegov.com; full contact list here.
- Sample Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: ~Weekly
- Water Quality Standard: 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water; 70 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
- Wake County Environmental Services (fresh water recreation)
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Haw River Assembly
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Ohio
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Ohio Department of Public Health
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Mary Shaffer, 614-644-7464, mary.shaffer@odh.ohio.gov; Beach Hotline, 1 (866) 644-6224
- Ohio Department of Public Health
Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day - Labor Day: At least weekly. Beach status is also determined by daily predictions generated by the USGS Nowcast beach water quality model.
Water Quality Standard: 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Only some Ohio beaches choose to issue rain advisories, learn more here.
COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Cuyahoga County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Contact: Megan Symanski, (216) 201-2000 ext. 1248, msymanski@ccbh.net
- Cuyahoga County
- Erie County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Contact: beach@ecghd.org; (419) 626-5623 ext. 5133; 24-Hour Toll Free, (888) 399-6065
- Erie County
- Lake County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality data and advisories predicted by Nowcast Modeling available from USGS.
- Contact: Chris Loxterman, (440) 350-2551, cloxterman@lcghd.org
- Lake County
- Lorain County
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water quality data and advisories are available on the state's BeachGuard website.
- Contact: (440) 322-6367 or (440) 244-2209
- Lorain County
- Northeast Ohio Regional Sewage District
- Beaches Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
- Contact: (216) 641-6000
- Northeast Ohio Regional Sewage District
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Ohio EPA
- Ohio Department of Health
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Oregon
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Oregon Health Authority
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Alyssa McClean, (971) 673-1124, alyssa.k.mcclean@dhoha.state.or.us; Program Contact Page
- Department of Environmental Quality
- Recreational Water Quality at Oregon Beaches Website
- Contact: Mike Mulvey, (503) 692-5732, mulvey.mike@deq.state.or.us; Thomas Lossen, (503) 693-5729, lossen.thomas@deq.state.or.us
- Oregon Health Authority
Sampling Frequency: mid-May - mid-September, on a rotating three-week sampling schedule
Water Quality Standard: 130 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Oregon does not issue rain advisories.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Columbia Riverkeeper
- Rogue Riverkeeper
- Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Oregon Health Authority
Pennsylvania
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- The program is managed at the county level only, see below.
Water Quality Standard: 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Pennsylvania does not indicate if they issue rain advisories.
COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Erie County
- Beach Sampling Program, with water quality data and advisories
- Sampling Frequency: Saturday before Memorial Day to Labor Day: At least once a week. Beach status is also determined by daily predictions generated by the USGS Nowcast beach water quality model.
- Contact: Chelsey Erickson, (814) 451-6755, cerickson@eriecountypa.gov
- Erie County
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Youghiogheny Riverkeeper
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Erie County Health Department
- Harmful Algal Blooms, (scroll down)
- The Regional Science Consortium
- Erie County Health Department
Puerto Rico
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNRA)
- Beach Monitoring Program Website with weekly advisories.
- CariCOOS Water Quality Data and Notifications
- Junta de Calidad Ambiental (JCA) of Puerto Rico Website
- Contact: Ángel R. Meléndez Aguilar, (787) 767-8181 x3001, angelmelendez@jca.pr.gov
Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
Water Quality Standard: 70 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Agencies will warn the public that it is not recommended to enter water bodies until twenty-four hours after a heavy rainfall, but the island does not issue official rain advisories.
REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- San Juan Bay National Estuary Program
- Water Quality Monitoring Program Website
- Contact: Jorge Bauzá-Ortega, (787) 725-8165, jbauza@estuario.org
- San Juan Bay National Estuary Program
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
Rhode Island
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Sherry Poucher, (401) 222-7727, sherry.poucher@health.ri.gov; Hotline (401) 222-2751
- Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)
Sampling Frequency: May 30 - August 31: Weekly to monthly pending level of beach use
Water Quality Standard: 60 cfu enterococci/100 ml water (closures only, no advisories)
Rain Advisories: Rhode Island agencies do not issue rain advisories, but two beaches use 0.5 inches of rain to trigger additional testing.
REGIONAL/COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Narragansett Bay Commission
- Bay Pathogen Monitoring Program Website including historical water quality data
- Water Quality of Participating Beaches
- Contact: snapshot@narrabay.com
- Narragansett Bay Commission
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
- University of Rhode Island Watershed Watch
- Watershed Watch Program Website including water quality data
- Contact: Elizabeth Herron, Program Director, (401) 874-4552, emh@uri.edu
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
- Weekly Water Quality and Harmful Algal Bloom Report
- Report Blooms by Calling 401-222-4700 or Emailing dem.owrcyano@dem.ri.gov
- Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
South Carolina
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Bryan Rabon, (803) 898-4402, raboneb@dhec.sc.gov
- South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Sampling Frequency: May 1 - October 1: Twice a month. Weekly at Myrtle Beach-area beaches.
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: South Carolina does not issue rain advisories but will issue preemptive advisories during extreme weather events including hurricanes, tropical storms, and torrential rains.
REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Coastal Carolina University
- Waccamaw Watershed Academy Volunteer Water Testing Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Historical Trends Beach Monitoring Home Website
- Contact: Victoria Green, (843) 349-6666, vgreen@coastal.edu; Kelly Hall, (843) 349-4002, khall1@coastal.edu
- Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Every two weeks
- Coastal Carolina University
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Charleston Waterkeeper
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae
- Report Algal Blooms in South Carolina
- S.C Department of Health and Environmental Control
- Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring Map with data and advisories
- South Carolina Task Group on Harmful Algae
Texas
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Texas General Land Office (GLO)
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Lucy Flores, (512) 463-5134, Lucy.Flores@glo.texas.gov
- Texas General Land Office (GLO)
Sampling Frequency: May - September and Spring Break: Weekly; All other times: Every 2 weeks
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Texas GLO does not issue rain advisories.
COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- Each coastal county submits results to the State's BeachWatch program.
- Contact: Agency and contractor information are available in Appendix C, p.33 - 83, of the Texas BeachWatch Program QAPP
- Each coastal county submits results to the State's BeachWatch program.
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Beach Monitoring Program Website for South Padre Island and Boca Chica Beach
- Contact: coastal@utrgv.edu, (956) 761-2644
- Monitoring Frequency: Weekly during high tourist seasons and every two weeks during low tourist seasons
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Galveston Bay Foundation
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Texas Parks and Wildlife
- NOAA Tides & Currents
Virginia
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Virginia Department of Health
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Margaret Smigo, (804) 864-8128, margaret.smigo@vdh.virginia.gov
- Virginia Department of Health
Sampling Frequency: May-September: Weekly
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Virginia Department of Health does not issue rain advisories; however, they will issue an advisory if storm conditions are too dangerous for staff to sample the waters.
COUNTY/CITY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- All county contacts listed on this website
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative
- Rivanna Conservation Alliance
- Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Virginia Department of Health
Virgin Islands (US)
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State/Territory Agencies:
- Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR)
- Water Quality Data and Advisories posted by DPNR and VI Territory Emergency Management Agency
- Contact: Jamal Nielsen, (340) 773-1082, jamal.nielsen@dpnr.vi.gov in St. Croix and (340) 774-3320 in St. Thomas
- Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR)
Sampling Frequency: Weekly at 35 DPNR beaches (17 on St. Croix, 5 on St. John and 13 on St. Thomas); Unspecified at Virgin Island National Park beaches
Water Quality Standard: 70 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources does not issue rain advisories; however, the agency warns people to avoid areas of stormwater runoff.
Washington
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Department of Ecology and Department of Health
- Beach Monitoring Program Website
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Julianne Ruffner, (360) 407-6154, julianne.ruffner@ecy.wa.gov
- Department of Ecology and Department of Health
Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day to Labor Day: Weekly or every other week, depending on use.
Water Quality Standard: 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Washington does not post rain advisories.
COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- All county beach water quality information is listed under the "Water quality- beach by beach" section on this website.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- WA's BEACH Program incorporates data from several community science groups, including the Port Townsend Marine Science Center (PTMSC), Snohomish Beach Watchers, and the Surfrider Foundation. All data from PTMSC and Snohomish Beach Watchers is available on the state database, additional Surfrider data is accessible below.
- Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- Washington State Toxic Algae Monitoring Program
Wisconsin
STATE BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
Participating State Agencies:
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Beach Health
- Beach Monitoring Program Website and FAQ
- Water Quality Data and Advisories
- Contact: Madeline Magee, (608) 266-5228, Madeline.Magee@wisconsin.gov
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Beach Health
Sampling Frequency: Memorial Day to Labor Day: At least weekly (ranges from 1 to 5 times per week pending level of beach use)
Water Quality Standard: 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water
Rain Advisories: Wisconsin uses NowCast predictive modeling to issue rain advisories.
COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION
- All county contacts are listed on this website.
COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS
- Milwaukee Riverkeeper
HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION
- NOAA National Center for Coastal Ocean Science
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services
- Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
- Michigan Tech Research Institute