High Bacteria Levels In Water Lead To Beach Closures Across US

ABC News (7/1, Kekatos) reports, “Beaches in several states across the country have been closed to swimmers over the last few days due to harmful levels of bacteria in the water.” Closures around the country have been tied to gram-positive Enterococcus faecalis, cyanobacteria, and E. Coli in water. In general, “the CDC recommends staying out of bodies of water – including oceans, lakes and rivers – if the water looks cloudier than usual, is discolored, or smells bad. Swimmers are also cautioned to stay out of the water if they see pipes draining into or around the water, [or] if they themselves have diarrhea.”