bacteria levels
Coverage of bacteria levels in the Nexus archive.
- Lake Wylie neighbors split on property value concerns after sewer spill
Residents in the Lake Wylie area are expressing concern regarding property values. This worry follows reports of frequent sewer spills and the discovery of elevated bacteria levels within recent water samples.
- Alert out for five popular Los Angeles County beaches as bacteria levels spike
Los Angeles County Public Health issued a warning advising people to avoid five popular beaches due to bacterial levels exceeding health standards based on recent water samples.
- These NY beaches are closed ahead of perfect beach day
Multiple Long Island beaches, including Hewlett Beach and Ronkonkoma Beach, are closed to swimming due to elevated bacteria levels caused by heavy rainfall. The closures occur despite what would typically be a favorable day for beach activities.
- NY beaches closed ahead of hot stretch
Over 50 downstate beaches in New York are closed or advising against swimming due to elevated bacteria levels caused by heavy overnight rainfall. Nassau and Suffolk County beaches are under a bathing advisory as a result.
- Bacteria levels spike at several L.A. County beaches: See which ones to avoid
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has issued a warning to avoid water activities at certain beaches due to elevated bacteria levels. The advisory specifically mentions swimming, surfing, and playing in the water as high-risk activities.
- A dozen NYC beaches warn of high bacteria levels in water after heavy rain
A dozen New York City beaches have issued warnings about high bacteria levels in the water following heavy rain. Stacey Sager is reporting from Coney Island.
- Beaches close in NY amid heat wave
Several New York beaches closed due to a heat wave with temperatures reaching 100 degrees, prompted by unsafe bacteria levels and shark sightings. The closures aimed to address safety concerns amid extreme heat.
- Unacceptable bacteria levels at Jersey beaches
Unacceptable bacteria levels have been detected at Jersey beaches, prompting concerns. Officials attribute the issue to significant recent rainfall, which may have led to poor water quality.