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==Introduction==
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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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To help coastal residents and visitors stay informed about their local beach water quality, Surfrider assembled key information on state and county beach water quality programs across the nation. Browse below to find out if current water quality information is available for your favorite beach. If you don’t see your go to spot listed in state and county data portals, it’s probably because your state has inadequate funding to thoroughly test your coastal water quality. Learn ways to get involved and secure better funding and protections for your coastal playgrounds here. In the meantime, check if a volunteer-run [https://www.surfrider.org/blue-water-task-force Blue Water Task Force lab] is active in your town.
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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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<big>'''Background on Water Quality Testing & How to Read this Document'''</big>
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Every coastal state monitors the water quality of their local beaches, but due to funding and staff limitations, not every beach is monitored year-round. Water quality testing programs are often managed by the state’s Department of Health, either at the state-level, county-level, or a mixture of both. These agencies collect water samples at local beaches, and test them for the presence of enterococcus bacteria at saltwater beaches, and E. coli at freshwater beaches. Low levels of bacteria are generally considered harmless; however, at larger concentrations of bacteria, the likelihood for the presence of harmful pathogens increases, making it [http://beachapedia.org/Health_Threats_from_Polluted_Coastal_Waters unsafe to swim or recreate in coastal waters].
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===Introduction===
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<big>'''Background on Beach Water Quality Monitoring Programs'''</big>
 
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The threshold quantity that determines whether a beach is unsafe to swim is called the Beach Action Value (BAV) or water quality standard. The quantity of bacteria is measured in coliform forming units (or cfu), and is calculated by physically counting bacteria cultures in a petris dish, or by using a vetted estimation method to calculate the “most probable number” (MPN) of cfu. If a sample exceeds the BAV, the state must post a swim advisory or beach closure (pending on the severity of the exceedance). Signs are posted at beaches, and online databases are updated to reflect the advisory and increased risk of pathogen exposure. Originally, the BAV was the same for every coastal state, but in 2012 the EPA changed this standard to allow states to select their own BAV from a suite of alternative criteria. This resulted in a lot of variation across water quality thresholds between states ([https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Uw4Y9htiLnzmX1khUcotRc_ThIpNF7SBHy-emuP0294/edit learn more here]).  
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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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High bacteria exceedances can happen at any time, but are especially likely during and after a rain. Rain in developed coastal areas can result in highly polluted stormwater and urban runoff reaching the beaches- containing toxic substances, untreated sewage, and more! Pending on the amount of rain and water movement, it can take 3 days or more for those pollutants to dissipate in the ocean and dilute back to safe levels, so it’s strongly recommended to avoid entering coastal waters after a rain. Some state and county agencies issue pre-emptive rain advisories to warn beach-goers of the increased risk of swimming.
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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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In this document, we clarify what agencies are testing the beach water quality in each coastal state, and where to find the most up to date information on local water quality. Links to each program website, primary contact information, and sampling frequency are provided. We also clarify what each state is using as their water quality standard for management decisions (whether to issue an advisory or beach closure), and if they issue pre-emptive rain advisories.
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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>
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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>
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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>
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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:==
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==Alabama==
 
==Alabama==
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'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
::Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) & Department of Public Health (ADPH)
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::Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) and Department of Public Health (ADPH)
::::[http://www.adem.state.al.us/programs/coastal/beachMonitoring.cnt Beach Water Quality Program Website]  
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::::[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 & Advisories]
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::::[http://aldem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=e5b6ee63a2df45f187832d492bdb2298 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: ADEM - (251) 304-1176, coastal@adem.alabama.gov; ADPH - (251) 947-3618
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::::Contact: Chris Johnson, (334) 271-7827, cjohnson@adem.alabama.gov
'''Sampling Frequency:''' June to September: Minimum every two weeks but frequency depends on level of beach use. October to May: Monthly
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'''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>
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::Coosa River Keeper
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::::[https://www.coosariver.org/swimguide/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)]
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::Alabama Water Watch
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::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/alabama-water-watch/ Water Quality Monitoring Program (Data on SwimGuide)]
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::Mobile Baykeeper
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::::[https://www.theswimguide.org/affiliates/mobile-baykeeper/ Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)]
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<big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big>
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::NOAA Tides & Currents
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::::[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
::::[https://dec.alaska.gov/water/water-quality/beach-program/ Beach Water Quality Program Page]  
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::::[http://dec.alaska.gov/water/water-quality/beach-program/ Beach Water Quality Program Website]  
::::[http://dec.alaska.gov/water/water-quality/map/ Water Quality Map]
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::::[http://dec.alaska.gov/water/water-quality/map/ Water Quality Data]
::::Contact: Gretchen Pikul, (907) 465-5023, gretchen.pikul@alaska.gov
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::::Contact: Laura Eldred, (907) 376-1855, laura.eldred@alaska.gov
'''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September: Weekly  
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'''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>
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::SeaGrant Alaska
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::::[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:'''
::California Department of Public Health- Recreational Health Program
 
::::[https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CEH/DRSEM/Pages/EMB/RecreationalHealth/Beaches-and-Recreational-Waters.aspx Beaches and Recreational Waters Program Website]
 
::::Contact: Eric Trevena, (916) 449-5709, Eric.Trevena@cdph.ca.gov
 
 
::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 & Advisories]
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::::[https://mywaterquality.ca.gov/safe_to_swim/ Safe to Swim Portal and Water Quality Information]
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::::[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:''' Varies by county, see below.
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'''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
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'''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:''' Yes. California issues rain advisories before rain storms via county hotlines, newspapers, and radio. 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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'''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 and East Bay Regional Park District  
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::Alameda County, East Bay Regional Park District & Contra Costa County
::::[https://www.ebparks.org/about/stewardship/water/default.htm#sbwqmp Beach Monitoring Program Page] including Water Quality Data & Advisories
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::::[https://www.ebparks.org/about/stewardship/water/default.htm#sbwqmp Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories
::::Sampling frequency: April - October: Weekly
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::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly
::::Contact: Becky Tuden - (510) 544-2353
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::::Contact: Hal MacLean, (510) 544-2328, hmaclean@ebparks.org
  
::Del Norte County  
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::Del Norte County
::::Del Norte does not have a beach water quality monitoring program.  
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::::[http://www.co.del-norte.ca.us/departments/community-development-department/environmental-health-division Beach Monitoring Program Administrators Website] (very limited information provided)
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::::Sampling Frequency: Not provided.
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::::Contact: Houawa Moua, (707) 465-0426, environmental-health@co.del-norte.ca.us
  
 
::Humboldt County  
 
::Humboldt County  
::::[https://humboldtgov.org/693/Recreational-Water-Drinking-Water-Progra Recreational Water Program Page]
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::::[https://humboldtgov.org/746/Ocean-Monitoring-Program Beach Monitoring Program Website]
::::[https://humboldtgov.org/1696/Water-Quality-Test-Results Water Quality Data & Advisories]
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::::[https://humboldtgov.org/1696/Water-Quality-Test-Results Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling frequency: April - October: Weekly
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::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly
::::Contact: Env. Health - (707) 445-6215, envhealth@co.humboldt.ca.us
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::::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 Page] including Water Quality Data & Advisories]
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::::[http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/phcommon/public/eh/water_quality/beach_grades.cfm Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories
::::Sampling frequency: : Year-round: Varies Daily - Weekly
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::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Ranges from 1-5 times per week
::::Contact: Recreational Waters Program - (626) 430-5360, rhealth@ph.lacounty.gov
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::::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 Page] including Water Quality Data & Advisories
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::::[http://www.longbeach.gov/health/inspections-and-reporting/inspections/recreational-water-samples/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories
::::Sampling frequency: Year-round: Weekly
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::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
::::Contact: Recreational Water Testing Program - (562) 570-4134
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::::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 Page] including Water Quality Data & Advisories
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::::[https://www.marincounty.org/depts/cd/divisions/environmental-health-services/beach-monitoring Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories
::::Sampling frequency: April - October: Weekly
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::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly
::::Contact: Environmental Health Services - (415) 473-6907
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::::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 Page] has no specific information regarding beach testing program)
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::::[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
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::::[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 frequency: April - October: Weekly
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::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly
::::Contact: (707) 234-6625, enviroh@mendocinocounty.org  
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::::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 Page] including Water Quality Data & Advisories
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::::[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 frequency: November - April: Monthly. May - October: Weekly
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::::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 Page]
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::::[https://ocbeachinfo.com/about/ Beach Monitoring Program Website]
::::[https://ocbeachinfo.com/ Water Quality Data & Advisories]
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::::[https://ocbeachinfo.com/ Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling frequency: Year-round: Ranges from 1-5 times a week
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::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Ranges from 1-5 times per week
::::Contact: Anthony Martinez, (714) 433-6400, AMartinez@ochca.com
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::::Contact: (714) 433-6400, LRobinson@ochca.com
  
 
::San Diego County  
 
::San Diego County  
::::[http://www.sdbeachinfo.com/ Beach Monitoring Program Page] including Water Quality Data & Advisories
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::::[http://www.sdbeachinfo.com/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories
::::Sampling frequency: April - October: Weekly at 43 locations. November - March: Weekly at 17 locations
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::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly at 42 beaches; November - March: Weekly at 21 beaches
::::Contact: Dominique Edwards, (858) 495-5579, dominique.edwards@sdcounty.ca.gov
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::::Contact: Farnaz Farhang, (858) 495-5579, farnaz.farhang@sdcounty.ca.gov
  
 
::San Francisco County  
 
::San Francisco County  
::::[https://sfwater.org/sapps/beachesandbay.html Beach Monitoring Program Page] including Water Quality Data & Advisories
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::::[https://www.sfpuc.org/programs/ocean-and-beach-monitoring Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories
::::Sampling frequency: Year-round: Weekly
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::::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://gis.slocounty.ca.gov/Html5Viewer/Index.html?configBase=https://gis.slocounty.ca.gov/Geocortex/Essentials/REST/sites/EHSurfSafeSLO/viewers/EHSurfSafeSLO/virtualdirectory/Resources/Config/Default Beach Monitoring Program Page] including Water Quality Data & Advisories
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::::[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 frequency: Year-round: Weekly
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::::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  
::::[http://maps.smcgov.org/beachmonitoring/info2.html Beach Monitoring Program Page]
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::::[https://www.smchealth.org/beaches Beach Monitoring Program Website]
::::[http://maps.smcgov.org/beachmonitoring/ Water Quality Data & Advisories]
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::::[https://gis.smcgov.org/Html5Viewer/?viewer=beach Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling frequency: Year-round: Weekly
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::::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/phd/oceanwatermonitoring/ Beach Monitoring Program Page] including Water Quality Data & Advisories
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::::[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 frequency: Year-round: Weekly
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::::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 Page]
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::::[http://scceh.com/Home/Programs/WaterResources/WaterResourcesDocumentsLinks/RecreationalWaterQualityMonitoring.aspx Beach Monitoring Program Website]
::::[http://gis.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/PublicWaterQuality/ Water Quality Data & Advisories]
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::::[http://gis.co.santa-cruz.ca.us/PublicWaterQuality/ Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling frequency: Year-round: Weekly
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::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
::::Contact: Dr. Audrey Levine, (831) 454-2736, audrey.levine@santacruzcounty.us; John Ricker, (831) 454-2750, john.ricker@santacruzcounty.us
+
::::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 Page] including Water Quality Data & Advisories
+
::::[http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Health/Environmental-Health/Water-Quality/Ocean-Water-Quality/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories
::::Sampling frequency: April - October: Weekly
+
::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly
::::Contact: EH Health & Safety - (707) 565-6565, eh@sonoma-county.org
+
::::Contact: EH Health and Safety, (707) 565-6565, eh@sonoma-county.org
  
 
::Ventura County  
 
::Ventura County  
::::[https://vcrma.org/ocean-water-quality-monitoring-program Beach Monitoring Program Page & Advisories]
+
::::[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 frequency: April - October: Weekly at 40 sites. November - March: Weekly at 19 sites
+
::::Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly at 40 beaches; November - March: Weekly at 19 beaches
::::Contact: Pablo Quinto, (805) 654-5040, paolo.quinto@ventura.org
+
::::Contact: Paolo Quinto, (805) 654-5040, paolo.quinto@ventura.org
 
+
<big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big>
<big>'''CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big>
 
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
::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 CA Water Board SWAMP Clean Water Team Citizen Monitoring Program Page]
+
::::[https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/swamp/cwt_volunteer.html SWAMP Clean Water Community Monitoring Program Website]
::::Contact: Erick Burres, (213) 576-6788 or (213) 712-6862, Erick.Burres@waterboards.ca.gov
+
::California Community Science Monitoring Locations
 
 
::California Citizen Science Monitoring Locations
 
 
::::[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]
 
 
::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>
 
 
::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
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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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://www.ct.gov/deep/cwp/view.asp?a=2719&q=325616&deepNav_GID=1654 Water Quality Program Page]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[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:: DEEP Office (860) 424-4100; 24 Hour Hotline (866) CT-PARKS or (866) 287-2757
+
::::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 Page]
+
::::[https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Environmental-Health/Recreation/Public-Beaches Public Beach Monitoring Program Website]
::::Contact: Stewart Chute, (860) 509-7758, Stewart.Chute@ct.gov
+
::::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 CT counties issue rain advisories, and those that do use different thresholds. See below:
+
'''Rain Advisories:''' Not all local health departments issue rain advisories, and those that do use different thresholds. See city/town information below.
::Fairfield Town: Pre-emptive advisory usually issued at saltwater beaches after 1.75 inches of rainfall in 24 hours
+
<br><br>
::Town of Stratford: Pre-emptive closure for 24 hours after 1 inch of rainfall, 48-hour closure after 2 inches of rainfall
+
<big>'''CITY/TOWN BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big>
::Darien: Pre-emptive closure after 1 inch of rainfall in 24 hours
+
<br>
::Greenwich: Pre-emptive advisory after 0.5 inches at Byram Beach, and 1 inch at Greenwich Point
+
::Darien Town
::Bridgeport: Pre-emptive closure for 24 hours after 1 inch of rainfall, 48-hour closure after 2 inches of rainfall  
+
::::[http://www.darienct.gov/content/28025/28541/73723/default.aspx Beach Monitoring Program Website] with water quality data
<big>'''COUNTY/CITY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</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>
 
<br>
::Coming soon.
+
::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>
 
<br>
  
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<br>
 
<br>
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
::Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Shellfish and Recreational Water Program
+
::Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) Recreational Water Program
::::[http://apps.dnrec.state.de.us/RecWater/Default.aspx Recreational Water Program Page]
+
::::[https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/watershed-stewardship/assessment/recreational-water-monitoring/ Beach Monitoring Program Website]
::::[https://data.delaware.gov/Energy-and-Environment/Recreational-Water-Advisories/ever-58ni Water Quality Data & Advisories]
+
::::[https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov/ Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: Debbie Rouse, 302-739-9939, debbie.rouse@state.de.us; 24-hour hotline 1-800-922-WAVE
+
::::Contact: Michael Bott, (302) 739-9939, michael.bott@delaware.gov; 24-hour hotline: 1-800-922-WAVE
'''Sampling Frequency:''' Mid May - Labor Day: Weekly
+
'''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September: 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:''' There a no rain advisories but Delaware does have two permanent swimming advisories due to high bird populations in the Inland Bay waters of Rehoboth and Indian River.
+
'''Rain Advisories:''' Delaware does not issue rain advisories.
<br>
+
<br><br>
<big>'''CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big>
+
<big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big>
 
::University of Delaware
 
::University of Delaware
::::[https://www.citizen-monitoring.udel.edu/ Citizen Monitoring Page]
+
::::[https://www.citizen-monitoring.udel.edu/ Community Monitoring Website]
 
::::Contact: Ed Whereat, Program Coordinator, 302-645-4252, whereat@udel.edu
 
::::Contact: Ed Whereat, Program Coordinator, 302-645-4252, whereat@udel.edu
<br><br>
+
<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]
 +
 
 +
<br>
  
 
==Florida==
 
==Florida==
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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 Healthy Beaches Program Page] including Water Quality Data & Advisories
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website] including water quality data and advisories
::::Contact: David Polk, (850) 901-6510, david.polk@flhealth.gov
+
::::Contact: AskEH@flhealth.gov, (850) 245-4240; [http://www.floridahealth.gov/about/ssg/chd-leadership/index.html County Health Department Contacts]
'''Sampling Frequency:''' March - October: Every 2 weeks (bi-weekly) unless otherwise noted in County Information below.
+
'''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, but individual counties may choose to do so.
+
'''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 Water Programs Page]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[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 Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[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 Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Broward&Zip=33315-2643 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a bi-weekly basis
+
::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
 
::Charlotte County  
 
::Charlotte County  
::::[http://charlotte.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Charlotte&Zip=33950 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a bi-weekly basis
 
 
::Collier County  
 
::Collier County  
::::[http://collier.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Collier&Zip=34112-4961 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a bi-weekly basis
+
::Duval County  
::Duval County  
+
::::[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 Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::Escambia County  
::Escambia County  
+
::::[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 Pag & Contact Info]
+
::::[https://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Escambia&Zip=34112-4961 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Duval&Zip=32211 Water Quality Data & Advisories]
+
::::Sampling Frequency: March-October, biweekly
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a weekly basis
 
 
::Flagler County  
 
::Flagler County  
::::[http://flagler.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/florida-healthy-beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[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 Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Franklin&Zip=32320-2110 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs March - October on a weekly basis
+
::::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 Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Gulf&Zip=32456-5265 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs March - October on a weekly basis
+
::::Sampling Frequency: April - September: Biweekly
 
::Hernando County  
 
::Hernando County  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?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 Page & Contact Info]
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::::[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 & Advisories]
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::::[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 Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
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::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Hillsborough&Zip=33602-3511 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a weekly basis
+
::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
 
::Indian River County  
 
::Indian River County  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=33BK8YD7JA26WQK492J4I14I4IT8O032VB5JC2E99OL5968ZR5EII316ZXME63M7RUX7NS1URMNPXN0A7ZTI4K814S0YIG88479CCY55785I2E75N69292A88T3VCB06&RecordID=31&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=14&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=2249W0QI7H2D5VMOVG98Z96FQ8SLW85U542XJAJB22DG5A0868QWFFP340556DBZ3Y64058SF6U8QL6S3M3GHM92FZ19KB20TT1Y44QK9JU1715K75BH3QB59BFNA149&RecordID=31&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=14&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
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::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Indian%20River&Zip=32960-3383 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a bi-weekly basis
 
 
::Lee County  
 
::Lee County  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=7BX00JTVWGNN0OFWQR60446L18R5BJ39DWQ78S5G5T1T6RZX3EU71600KMS777831R2XPUQ23Y8B84612L7R8W5U4REJD8B29V3JQ8N2OIS64E29FZ124I66R1Z44OH6&RecordID=36&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=15&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=8L4TNASIL077IXW2ATQ523713518ZKTRL1D92K982AF3D44FKS82AB9PR9F74JB115VE9Y9IZ5L4K39VJ04KV3R37CN89N04T5KXDO15Y6RP9KPEB7L486615733IN7L&RecordID=36&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=15&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
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::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Lee&Zip=33916-2205 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a weekly basis
+
::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
 
::Manatee County  
 
::Manatee County  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=6OJ84R9O84604Y8KTRT150857V3MJV8UQ3KIY926A8LE43VRL5U3CN0NN2G7920N162GN57Y5IAW25885EJSRZ4U7AGP439ZZ4YM035LYW9Z31Z0ZPA8NO3376P3I8HC&RecordID=41&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=16&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=48HE00B5Y6R0QI1B36G6FP74ZD7SXL3J2KUU15U5015A9HI29JL4O4W111BJ4QZE6X9GB61B1FYGGFAH54208XRL3I476Q51A642B3F6287BBUT72B33940UEKAD9Y4I&RecordID=41&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=16&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Manatee&Zip=34208-1928 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a bi-weekly basis
 
 
::Martin County  
 
::Martin County  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=489R4M3XXGO3915IA5NX1JZOE31XPUI447T4CY8HBYIKN5I50T5P1G5MI10Q4477CI74G417BKZH99735RTG4V19MS9232JQ6S908C8P417977HR0KORZ3R11N3WIPN2&RecordID=78&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=17&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=98JPL6X6315FRCV630434AWVA586N23VU4LJ5Z82N8NGLI1JEO4M0J31WDJKB588U4014GC010REYT9L6R4OT4D03IQ9J6I987PVX5D2PF85T705WA52796R8CK3FU5A&RecordID=78&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=17&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
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::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Martin&Zip=34994-5060 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a weekly basis
+
::::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 Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Dade&Zip=33126 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a weekly basis
+
::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
 
::Monroe County  
 
::Monroe County  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=34U3OV9L159YKWX4W4Y1CMWY4R70O7FL76BXZ2KH02YU3778EAZYUJC2I9275XL283H8E25R82BO1Z1AZN1M7RP6QJC9S8I912R7G01JGD3G52S80130I26S02M99UL1&RecordID=46&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=18&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=37UZPYMA7811U09S0S4G63174FCMZSSK1FBFK22L16QZB01S1B7937738VH20OZ0J11OFOVRSW19RLLY1635M8A6Q025S5M2RB8G88BAO10YV82C9Y360R52K9DAHG44&RecordID=46&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=18&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
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::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Monroe&Zip=33040 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a bi-weekly basis
 
 
::Nassau County  
 
::Nassau County  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=6699GCRJ39747Z61ZC89FILWPCAJEV7R02U4032E709F42B6HVC72TDI30HCR4PJ1H11E16O8HYR50N4QKK6P13303LH31L08R8QILO1WRB7S7W6X1792OC4834MH7JY&RecordID=47&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=19&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=479A3S31G56N2918TL053UDOJM1YLG1645F520R15YOBJCSZH2U7XFU3P7Q54F464Y1SU73N549ZK3BZH6Y17YOCM5G51K77L448WITJU9EOZAG625M85M7D2X065IK5&RecordID=47&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=19&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[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  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=6MSY78GC7IU635LJ45969I5300KKS86M19H6R4V1TIB3RSGI40869TM48Q997U86MBN5ICR9W48NR82ZRHP8RCK586Q2W7S8UQEI40JL33IC70M6C58PB0N69YCRN182&RecordID=48&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=20&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=479A3S31G56N2918TL053UDOJM1YLG1645F520R15YOBJCSZH2U7XFU3P7Q54F464Y1SU73N549ZK3BZH6Y17YOCM5G51K77L448WITJU9EOZAG625M85M7D2X065IK5&RecordID=47&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=2&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=19&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[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  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=98K7SU3RFA70R1Z1RI6ES7CZFBD2214L6XG9T9948FX1E8A0WTCQ1I8UJSGE547TZ9I8TR5ZN6O3EOJ6023Y499F8NT3S6SD3XALZ1885A4G5F2E461I75J477172V67&RecordID=53&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=3&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=21&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=26K75Z6K4NAYSI2MBS5FA4VO15H0W049C617M92R9MH148BS943V1322427I62LPYNDFC1AX0K3PWHV611V10V3R5FVH015AOPKLBL2M6QBZ163R1HC28799D46BA1I9&RecordID=53&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=3&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=21&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Palm%20Beach&Zip=33401 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a bi-weekly basis
+
::::Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
 
::Pasco County  
 
::Pasco County  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=4WY2IHOTKZW47M4H64W90566F0MJ7T72CP7AYYZ8NZU3V1991KLG574S7W54RZQ695GEEI0U1MJ09VG2305IZW9F2799G9Z4KA84QB24FZ66W066FL3J0T15Y9XC53B4&RecordID=54&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=3&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=22&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=76R58F78D7A1323JTZ307V278GW1AUN412XIAMW93970M9U4P201ET785T9N1D1OIAD30E7CK9VGF4CX4O2573GSI9O59MQ41R6IO458IP9CK7E28QTN49PUY1Q8ZSIC&RecordID=54&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=3&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=22&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
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::::[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  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=43BE70TL62MK3AF60IZDNRUEN6K15A44L4E96A2R0303QK055542KH7K83YQ37LIAYSF7S6GG652T792569F805N0OOJ5JSBTW8AU2OK30JB4K4GF634W74AP19PV1N5&RecordID=55&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=3&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=23&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=1W7C88967HSM6XS57LQ30DW6T4U7PIA6FA9XBT84A02XV540LG17XPGU8DS6X489119FR3E9R0KT90ZK152585KT5706XUCZSS3TBVXP4N8M36241AM70RPKG83081UG&RecordID=55&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=3&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=23&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
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::::[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 & Advisories]
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::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Pinellas&Zip=33701-3109 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a bi-weekly basis
 
 
::St Johns County  
 
::St Johns County  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=2CA7I0LG49E26LWFZ1LI0TVF5D785PAUN068LR88694U9KQR07S87Q882IKW797SVWNG921T11ICS5DH67FVCM25G8P52BNZJK65L8P20NI84005336J9QC3Q74FW87E&RecordID=80&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=3&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=26&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=1M483315H8J11QT3UG58WJ16SEKLTPS4T684I0CL7O1RHA96UOTT80FZE1XM2L42VP00YDC97DV7E658H4SS9PP172T8945Z5N22XA9487S7IL934TLPI0BBJ874D57V&RecordID=80&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=3&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=26&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[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  
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/index.html?appSession=1J79MCRSI182CC45N9H16PI1XW0R9Q6XT5Q0999YK2X7GL1W792XFGR84535QR3843Y5N5X911LX6HZWCIX5410XEQ9B94V107GZ76ZA3JTT1FK2DR4AC4261OO6Q24X&RecordID=79&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=3&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=27&Mod0LinkToDetails=True&appSession=3S371QT26RT27C5C602HREH4DVN7V9VGM68I172LA5EC06SRG517PA84Z1N83M529Z67B8IR0Z9D6R3IGG7GA5PF647DO14NBQ9666Y98D8DX8PL3C2XK68IHN6M7P99&RecordID=79&PageID=8&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=3&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=&cbCurrentRecordPosition=27&Mod0LinkToDetails=True Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=St%20Lucie&Zip=34983 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a bi-weekly basis
 
 
::Santa Rosa County  
 
::Santa Rosa County  
::::[http://santarosa.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[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 Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.floridahealth.gov/environmental-health/beach-water-quality/county-detail.html?County=Sarasota&Zip=34237 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a weekly basis
+
::::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 Page & Contact Info]
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::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[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]
::::Sampling occurs year-round on a bi-weekly basis
 
 
::Wakulla County  
 
::Wakulla County  
::::[http://wakulla.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/environmental-health/beach-water-testing/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[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 Page & Contact Info]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[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>
'''Red Tide information & current bloom conditions: '''
+
::Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
::::[https://myfwc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=87162eec3eb846218cec711d16462a72 Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission]
+
:::: [https://myfwc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=87162eec3eb846218cec711d16462a72 Map and Current Status of Red Tides]
'''Blue Green Algae & other bloom species info: '''
+
::Florida Department of Environmental Protection
::::[https://floridadep.gov/AlgalBloom Florida Department of Environmental Protection algal bloom response website]
 
 
::::[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]
 +
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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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 Water Quality Program Website]  
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/ilbeaches/public/ Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: Contact: (217) 782-4977
+
::::Contact: Craig Steinheimer, (217) 782-5830, craig.steinheimer@illinois.gov
'''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September: Twice monthly
+
'''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]
 +
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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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/ Indiana's Lake Michigan Program Page]  
+
::::[https://www.in.gov/idem/lakemichigan/2532.htm Beach Monitoring Program Website]  
::::[https://www.in.gov/idem/lakemichigan/pages/beachguard/ Water Quality Data & Advisories]
+
::::[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:''' Varies by management agency, see details under County Info below.
+
 
 +
::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 pre-emptive rain advisories but may choose to do so.
+
'''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>'''LOCAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big>
+
<big>'''CITY/COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big>
<br>
 
::Coming soon.
 
 
<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]
 +
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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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 Water Quality Program Website]  
+
::::[http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/288 Beach Monitoring Program Website]  
::::[http://ldh.la.gov/index.cfm/page/298 Water Quality Data & Advisories]
+
::::[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; Gordon LeBlanc, Administrator, gordon.leblanc@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:''' April - October: Weekly
+
::::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]
 +
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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<br>
 
<br>
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
::Maine Healthy Beaches Program, Dept of Environmental Protection
+
::Department of Environmental Protection - Healthy Beaches Program
::::[http://www.mainecoastdata.org/public/default.aspx Beach Water Quality Program Website]  
+
::::[https://www.maine.gov/dep/water/beaches/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website]  
::::[http://www.mainecoastdata.org/public/CurrentBeachStatus.aspx Water Quality Data & Advisories]
+
::::[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:''' Not all Maine cities are required to issue rain advisories at beaches, but many issue a 24 hour advisory after 1 inch of rainfall during a 24 hour period. Check if an advisory is posted at [mainehealthybeaches.org].
+
'''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>
::All county contacts listed on [http://www.mainecoastdata.org/public/beachManagers.aspx this website].
+
::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]
 +
 
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
::Massachusetts Department of Public Health
 
::Massachusetts Department of Public Health
::::[https://ma-beaches.healthinspections.us/faq.cfm Beach Monitoring Program FAQ]
+
::::[https://www.mass.gov/beach-water-quality Beach Monitoring Program Website]
::::[https://ma-beaches.healthinspections.us/index.cfm? Water Quality & Data Advisories]
+
::::[https://ma-beaches.healthinspections.us/index.cfm? Water Quality and Data Advisories]
::::Contact: Mike Celona, mike.celona@state.ma.us, (617) 624-5757; General contact, dph-beach@state.ma.us
+
::::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 & Tributary Rivers Water Quality & Data Advisories]
+
::::[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; Environmental Quality Web.enquad@mwra.state.ma.us
+
::::Contact: Sally Carroll, (617) 788-4946, sally.carroll@mwra.com
'''Sampling Frequency:''' May - August: Weekly to monthly pending level of beach use.
+
'''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:''' Varies by Beach. For Boston Bay beaches:
+
'''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.
::Pleasure Bay Beach - Advisory declared if daily rainfall exceeds 2 inches
+
<br><br>
::Constitution Beach - Advisory declared if daily rainfall exceeds 1 inch
 
::Malibu Beach - Advisory declared if daily rainfall exceeds 0.25 inches
 
::Tenean Beach - Advisory declared if daily rainfall exceeds 0.25 inches
 
::Wollaston Beach - Advisory declared if daily rainfall exceeds 0.5 inches for Milton and Rice Road, or 0.25 inches for Sachem and Channing
 
 
<big>'''COUNTY/REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big>
 
<big>'''COUNTY/REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big>
 
<br>
 
<br>
::Barnstable County Department of Health
+
::Cape Cod/Barnstable County
::::[https://www.barnstablecountyhealth.org/programs-and-services/bathing-beach-water-quality Beach Monitoring Program Page]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[https://www.barnstablecountyhealth.org/programs-and-services/bathing-beach-water-quality/beach-map Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: bch.info@barnstablecounty.org, (508) 375-6613
+
::::Contact: Carol Eastman, (508) 375-6910, carol.eastman@barnstablecounty.org
::Buzzards Bay National Estuary Program
+
<big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big>
::::[http://buzzardsbay.org/enjoy-buzzards-bay/beach-information/ Beach Information Page] including water quality data & advisories
+
::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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<br>
 
<br>
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
::Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
+
::Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy
::::[https://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,4561,7-135-3313_3681_3686---,00.html Beach Monitoring Program Page]
+
::::[https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/organization/water-resources/beaches Beach Monitoring Program Website]
::::[http://www.deq.state.mi.us/beach/ Water Quality Data & Advisories]
+
::::[https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/32872a04c68d43c9acfc12948d2a3748 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: Shannon Briggs, (517) 284-5526, briggss4@michigan.gov
+
::::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
 
<br>
 
<br>
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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]
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
::Minnesota Department of Health
 
::Minnesota Department of Health
::::[http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/beaches/monitoring.html Beach Monitoring Program Page]
+
::::[https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/recreation/beaches/monitoring.html Beach Monitoring Program Website]
::::[http://www.mnbeaches.org/ Water Quality Data & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www.mnbeaches.org/ Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: (218) 302-6166, health.beaches@state.mn.us
+
::::Contact: Cindy Hakala, (218) 302-6150, cynthia.hakala@state.mn.us
'''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day to Labor Day: At least weekly
+
'''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 does warn swimmers to “avoid swimming after a rain event”.
+
'''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 Environmental Department
+
::Grand Portage
::::[http://grandportagebeaches.com/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Page]
+
::::[http://grandportagebeaches.com/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website]
::::[http://grandportagebeaches.com/maps.html Water Quality Data & Advisories]
+
::::[http://grandportagebeaches.com/maps.html Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: Mitch Travis, mtravis@boreal.org; Margaret Watkins, watkins@boreal.org; both at (218) 475-2415
+
::::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 Page]
+
::::[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
::::[http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/diseases/hab/index.html Harmful Algal Blooms Information Page]
+
::::[https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/foodborne/reporting.html Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Minnesota]
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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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 Water Quality Program Website]  
+
::::[https://opcgis.deq.state.ms.us/beaches/moreinfo.html Beach Monitoring Program Website]  
::::[https://opcgis.deq.state.ms.us/beaches/ Water Quality Data & Advisories]
+
::::[https://opcgis.deq.state.ms.us/beaches/beaches.php Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: Emily Cotton, Beach Monitoring Coordinator, (228) 432-3447
+
::::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 does not issue rain advisories.
+
'''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]
 +
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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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/organization/divisions/water/wmb/beaches/advisories.htm Beach Monitoring Program Page]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[http://www4.des.state.nh.us/WaterShed_BeachMaps/WaterShed_BeachMaps.aspx Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: David Neils, beaches@des.nh.gov, (603)-271-8865; Amanda McQuaid, (603) 271-0698, amanda.mcquaid@des.nh.gov  
+
::::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 pre-emptive rain advisories.
+
'''Rain Advisories:''' New Hampshire does not issue preemptive rain advisories.
 
<br><br>
 
<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>
 +
<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]
 +
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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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 Bathing Beach Monitoring Program Page]
+
::::[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/ General Water Quality Data & Advisories] and [https://www.neorsd.org/beaches-and-water-quality/ Northeast Water Quality Data & Advisories]
+
::::[http://publicapps.odh.ohio.gov/beachguardpublic/ Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: Mary Clifton, (614) 466-6736, mary.clifton@odh.ohio.gov. Beach hotline: 1-866-644-6224
+
::::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. 
 
<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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<big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big>
 
<big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big>
 
<br>
 
<br>
::Coming soon.
+
::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
::::[http://wwwapp.epa.ohio.gov/gis/mapportal/HAB_Monitoring.html Ohio EPA Harmful Algal Bloom Map]
+
::::[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://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/lakeerie.html Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast]
+
::::[https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/research/stressor-impacts-mitigation/hab-forecasts/lake-erie/ Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast]
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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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 Page]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HEALTHYENVIRONMENTS/RECREATION/BEACHWATERQUALITY/Pages/status.aspx Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: Tara Chetock, (971) 673-1496, tara.a.chetock@state.or.us; Aaron Borisenko, Aaron.N.BORISENKO@state.or.us  
+
::::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
  
::Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
+
'''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]
::::Contact: Thomas Lossen, (503) 693-5729, Lossen.Thomas@deq.state.or.us; Greg Silver, (503) 693-5734, SILVER.Greg@deq.state.or.us
 
'''Sampling Frequency:''' May 21 - August 31: Every 3 weeks,
 
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
'''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]
 +
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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<br>
 
<br>
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
::Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR): Parks Division
+
::The program is managed at the county level only, see below.
::::For data and program information, see county info below.
 
::::Contact: Nick Jacker, (717) 787-2869
 
'''Sampling Frequency:''' Memorial Day to Labor Day: ~Weekly
 
<br>
 
 
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water
 
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 235 cfu E. coli/100 ml water
 
<br>
 
<br>
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<br>
 
<br>
 
::Erie County
 
::Erie County
::::[https://www.eriecountypa.gov/county-services/health-department/environmental-services/beaches/beach-monitoring-and-lab-analyses.aspx Beach Monitoring Program Page]
+
::::[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://www.eriecountypa.gov/county-services/health-department/environmental-services/beaches/current-beach-sampling-results.aspx Water Quality Data & 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 [https://pa.water.usgs.gov/apps/nowcast/ USGS Nowcast beach water quality] model.
::::Contact: Chelsey Erickson, (814) 451-6755, cerickson@eriecountygov.org
+
::::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 Public Health Department
+
::Erie County Health Department
::::[https://www.eriecountypa.gov/county-services/health-department/environmental-services/algae-blooms.aspx Current Harmful Algal Bloom Swimming Advisories and Warnings]
+
::::[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]
 +
 
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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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 Page] and [http://rihealth.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=4ed29770a6084a5a994acb83b2358cce Map of Sampling Sites]
+
::::[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 & Closures]
+
::::[http://www.health.ri.gov/data/beaches/index.php?BeachID=RI011908 Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: Sherry Poucher, 401-222-7727,  sherry.poucher@health.ri.gov; Hotline 401-222-2751
+
::::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 (Tier)
+
'''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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<br><br>
 
<br><br>
 
<big>'''REGIONAL/COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big>
 
<big>'''REGIONAL/COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big>
::Coming soon.
+
::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>
 
<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>
 +
<big>'''REGIONAL BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big>
 +
<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 Information Page]
+
::::[https://cgis.glo.texas.gov/Beachwatch/index.html Beach Monitoring Program Website]
::::[https://cgis.glo.texas.gov/Beachwatch/ Water Quality Data & Advisories]
+
::::[https://cgis.glo.texas.gov/Beachwatch/ Water Quality Data and Advisories]
::::Contact: Craig Davis, craig.davis@glo.texas.gov, (512) 463-8126
+
::::Contact: Lucy Flores, (512) 463-5134, Lucy.Flores@glo.texas.gov
'''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September & Spring Break: Weekly. All other times: Every 2 weeks
+
'''Sampling Frequency:''' May - September and Spring Break: Weekly; All other times: Every 2 weeks
 
<br>
 
<br>
 
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
 
'''Water Quality Standard:''' 104 cfu enterococci/100 ml water
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<br><br>
 
<br><br>
 
<big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big>
 
<big>'''COUNTY BEACH WATER QUALITY MONITORING INFORMATION'''</big>
::Coming soon.
+
::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 Park and Wildlife
+
::Texas Parks and Wildlife
::::[https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/water/environconcerns/hab/ Harmful Algal Bloom Information & Status Reports]
+
::::[https://tpwd.texas.gov/landwater/water/environconcerns/hab/ Report and Find Status of Harmful Algal Blooms]
::National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
+
::NOAA Tides & Currents
::::[https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/hab/gomx.html Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast]
+
::::[https://coastalscience.noaa.gov/research/stressor-impacts-mitigation/hab-forecasts/gulf-of-mexico/ Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast]
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
::Virginia Department of Health
 
::Virginia Department of Health
::::[http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-epidemiology/beach-monitoring/ Beach Monitoring Program Page]
+
::::[https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/waterborne-hazards-control/beach-monitoring/ Beach Monitoring Program Website]
::::[http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-epidemiology/beach-monitoring/swimming-advisories-and-monitored-beaches-map/ Water Quality Data & Advisories]
+
::::[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  
::Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
 
::::[https://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WaterQualityInformationTMDLs/WaterQualityMonitoring.aspx Water Quality Monitoring Program Page]
 
::::Contact: (804) 698-4000
 
 
'''Sampling Frequency:''' May-September: Weekly
 
'''Sampling Frequency:''' May-September: Weekly
 
<br>
 
<br>
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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 [http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/environmental-epidemiology/beach-monitoring/local-health-department-contacts-for-beach-monitoring-2/ this website]
+
::All county contacts listed on [https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/waterborne-hazards-control/local-beach-information/ this website]
<big>'''CITIZEN SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big>
+
<big>'''COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS'''</big>
::Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
+
::Chesapeake Monitoring Cooperative
::::[https://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WaterQualityInformationTMDLs/WaterQualityMonitoring/CitizenMonitoring.aspx DEQ Citizen Science Water Quality Monitoring Page]
+
::::[https://cmc.vims.edu/#/home Data Explorer]
::::Contact: James Beckley, (804) 698-4025, James.Beckley@deq.virginia.gov.
+
::Rivanna Conservation Alliance
::::[https://www.deq.virginia.gov/Programs/Water/WaterQualityInformationTMDLs/WaterQualityMonitoring/CitizenMonitoring/StatewideActivities.aspx List of Citizen Monitoring Programs & Contacts]
+
::::[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.
 +
 
 +
 
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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<br>
 
<br>
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
'''Participating State Agencies:'''
::Department of Ecology & Department of Health
+
::Department of Ecology and Department of Health
::::[https://ecology.wa.gov/Water-Shorelines/Water-quality/Saltwater/BEACH-program Beach Water Quality Program Website]
+
::::[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 & Advisories]
+
::::[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:''' Weekly, Memorial Day to Labor Day
+
'''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:''' No. Washington does not post 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]
 
<br>
 
<br>
  
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'''Participating State Agencies:'''
 
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::Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Beach Health
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::::[https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/beaches/ Beach Monitoring Program Website] and [https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/Beaches/FAQ.html FAQ]
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::::Contact: Madeline Magee, (608) 266-5228, Madeline.Magee@wisconsin.gov
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'''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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::All county contacts listed on [https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/lh-depts/counties.htm this website].
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::Milwaukee Riverkeeper
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<big>'''HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION'''</big>
 
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::Wisconsin Department of Health Services
 
::Wisconsin Department of Health Services
::::[https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/bg-algae/index.htm Blue Green Algae Homepage]
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::::[https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/water/bg-algae/index.htm Blue-Green Algae Homepage]
::::[https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/publications/p0/p00853.pdf Harmful Algal Blooms Toolkit]
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::::[http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3649314/Harmful-Algae-Bloom-HAB-Illness-or-Sighting-Survey-F-XXXXX Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Wisconsin]
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::::[https://dnr.wi.gov/lakes/bluegreenalgae/Default.aspx Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Wisconsin]
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::Michigan Tech Research Institute
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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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

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
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)
Alabama Water Watch
Water Quality Monitoring Program (Data on SwimGuide)
Mobile Baykeeper
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

NOAA Tides & Currents
Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast


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

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
Report Harmful Algal Blooms in 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

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
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
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
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
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
Marin County
Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
Sampling Frequency: April - October: Weekly
Contact: Environmental Health Services, (415) 473-2335
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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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
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
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

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

CA Water Board SWAMP Clean Water Team
SWAMP Clean Water Community Monitoring Program Website
California Community Science Monitoring Locations
Searchable Map of Testing Locations and Organizations
Heal the Bay
Beach Report Card and NowCast Website
Los Angeles Waterkeeper
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)
Orange County Coastkeeper
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)
San Diego Coastkeeper
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)
Santa Barbara Channelkeeper
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)
South Yuba River Citizens League
River Monitoring Program (Data on SwimGuide)
Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
BWTF Program Website

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

California Water Quality Monitoring Council
California Harmful Algal Bloom Portal
HAB Incident Reports Map
Report Harmful Algal Blooms in California
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

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.
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
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.
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).
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
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
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
New Haven City
Beach Monitoring Program Website with water quality data
Contact: (203) 946-8174
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
Stamford City
Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality advisories
Contact: (203) 977-4399; Health Department hotline, (203) 977-5889
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.
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
Westport and Weston Cities
Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality closures
Contact: (203) 227-9571

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Connecticut River Conservancy
River Monitoring Program

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


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

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

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Delaware Division of Water
Cyanobacteria Information Page


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

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
Beach Monitoring Program Website
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Brevard County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Broward County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
Charlotte County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Collier County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Duval County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Escambia County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Sampling Frequency: March-October, biweekly
Flagler County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
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
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Hillsborough County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
Indian River County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Lee County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
Manatee County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
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
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Nassau County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Okaloosa County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Palm Beach County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
Pasco County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Pinellas County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
St Johns County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Saint Lucie County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Santa Rosa County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Sarasota County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Sampling Frequency: Year-round: Weekly
Volusia County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Wakulla County
Beach Monitoring Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Walton County
Beach Water Quality Program Website and Contact Info
Water Quality Data and Advisories

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Miami Waterkeeper
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)
Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
BWTF Program Website

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Map and Current Status of Red Tides
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Algal Bloom Sampling Results
Cyanobacteria Weekly Updates
Report Algal Blooms in Florida


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 Public Health - Coastal Health District
Beach Water Testing Program Website
Contact: (912) 262-2300

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
Neighborhood Water Watch


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

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
BWTF Program Website


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

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)

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Statewide Harmful Algal Bloom Program
Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Illinois


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 Natural Resources
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.
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
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
Town of Ogden Dunes
Beach Information Website
Water quality data and advisories are posted on the state's BeachGuard website.
Contact: (219) 762-4125

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Indiana State Department of Health
Blue-Green Algae Information and Current Algal Bloom Alerts
Report Algal Blooms in Indiana


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

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
Recreational Water Monitoring Program (Data on SwimGuide)

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

NOAA Tides & Currents
Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast


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

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
Algal Bloom Risk by Lake
Report Algal Blooms in Maine


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

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.
Baltimore County
Beach Monitoring Program and Advisories
Water Quality Data
Contact: (410) 887-3663, ehs@baltimorecountymd.gov
Calvert County
Beach Monitoring Program Website
Water Quality Advisories
Contact: Matthew Cumers, (410) 535-3922, mdh-dl-calchd-environmentalhealthcchd@maryland.gov
Cecil County
Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
Contact: (410) 996-5550, info@cecilcountyhealth.org
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
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
Wicomico County
Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality closures and advisories
Contact: (410) 546-4446
Worcester County
Water Quality Data and Advisories
Contact: Robert Mitchell, (410) 632-1220, bmitchell@co.worcester.md.us

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

ShoreRivers
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Maryland Eyes on the Bay
Map of Current Harmful Algal Blooms
Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Maryland


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

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

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Taunton River Watershed Alliance
Water Quality Monitoring Program

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
Red Tide Monitoring
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
Report Algal Blooms in Massachusetts


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

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
Algae Bloom Program Website
NOAA Tides & Currents
Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast
Michigan Tech Research Institute
HAB's Mapping at Green Bay


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

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

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Blue Green Algae and Harmful Algal Blooms Website
Minnesota Department of Health
Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Minnesota


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

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
Water Ranger Program (Data on SwimGuide)

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

NOAA Tides & Currents
Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast


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

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
Map of Current Beach and Cyanobacteria Advisories
Harmful Algal Blooms


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

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
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
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
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

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

NY/NJ Baykeeper
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

New Jersey Division of Water Monitoring and Standards
Cyanobacteria Monitoring Program
Report Cyanobacteria Bloom


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 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

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
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
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.
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
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
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.
Niagara County
Beach Monitoring Program Website including water quality advisories and closures
Contact: (716) 439-7444
Sampling Frequency: May - August: Weekly
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
Watertown District Office (Jefferson and Lewis Counties)
Contact: (315) 785-2277
Westchester County
Beach Monitoring Program Website
Water Quality Data and Advisories by Beach
Contact: (914) 813-5000; public beach contact information available here.

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)
Hudson Riverkeeper
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)
Save The River
Beach Watch Program (Data on SwimGuide)
Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
BWTF Program Website

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

New York Department of Environmental Conservation
Map and Current Status of Freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms
Report Harmful Algal Bloom in New York


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

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

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Haw River Assembly
Muddy River Watch Project (Data on SwimGuide)

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
Map and Current Status of Harmful Algal Blooms


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

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
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
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
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
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewage District
Beaches Monitoring Program Website including water quality data and advisories
Contact: (216) 641-6000

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Ohio EPA
Harmful Algal Bloom Map
Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Ohio
Ohio Department of Health
Harmful Algal Bloom Advisories
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast


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

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
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)
Rogue Riverkeeper
Water Quality Testing Program (Data on SwimGuide)
Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
BWTF Program Website

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Oregon Health Authority
Harmful Algal Bloom Advisories
Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Oregon


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

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Youghiogheny Riverkeeper
Water Quality Monitoring Program

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Erie County Health Department
Harmful Algal Blooms, (scroll down)
The Regional Science Consortium
Harmful Algal Bloom Advisories


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

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
BWTF Program Website


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

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

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
BWTF Program Website
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


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

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

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Charleston Waterkeeper
Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Program

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

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

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
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

COMMUNITY SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Galveston Bay Foundation
Water Monitoring Team

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Texas Parks and Wildlife
Report and Find Status of Harmful Algal Blooms
NOAA Tides & Currents
Gulf of Mexico Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast


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

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
Data Explorer
Rivanna Conservation Alliance
Bacteria Monitoring Team
Surfrider Foundation Blue Water Task Force (BWTF) Program
BWTF Program Website

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Virginia Department of Health
Harmful Algal Bloom Info
Harmful Algal Bloom Status and Advisories
Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Virginia


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

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

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
BWTF Program Website

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

Washington State Toxic Algae Monitoring Program
Harmful Algal Bloom Status
Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Washington


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

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
Water Quality Testing Program

HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOM INFORMATION

NOAA National Center for Coastal Ocean Science
Cyanobacteria Algal Bloom Tracking in Green Bay and Lake Winnebago
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Blue-Green Algae Homepage
Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Report Harmful Algal Blooms in Wisconsin
Michigan Tech Research Institute
HAB's Mapping at Green Bay