Tip of the Day: Safe beach going
Check up on that water at the beach before you dive in.
Ah, it's a beautiful sunny day at the beach and you're considering getting in the water. But how do you know that its clean? The National Resource Defense Council has some tips to help you figure this out. Unfortunately, there is no uniform national protocol to make sure the public doesn't swim in unsafe water; instead laws vary from state to state.
Here are some internet resources to check to see if your favorite beach has been tested for water safety. According the NRDC, feel free to call up the town or county's health department and ask some questions about sources of pollution, what type water quality monitoring is performed, and whether beaches are closed when the bacterial standards are exceeded.
If your beach is not monitored regularly, here are some tips to avoid swimming in polluted water:
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Ah, it's a beautiful sunny day at the beach and you're considering getting in the water. But how do you know that its clean? The National Resource Defense Council has some tips to help you figure this out. Unfortunately, there is no uniform national protocol to make sure the public doesn't swim in unsafe water; instead laws vary from state to state.Here are some internet resources to check to see if your favorite beach has been tested for water safety. According the NRDC, feel free to call up the town or county's health department and ask some questions about sources of pollution, what type water quality monitoring is performed, and whether beaches are closed when the bacterial standards are exceeded.
If your beach is not monitored regularly, here are some tips to avoid swimming in polluted water:
- Choose beaches next to open waters and away from urban areas.
- Look for pipes that drain storm water runoff from the streets, and don't swim near them.
- Avoid beach water that is cloudy or smells bad.
- Keep your head out of the water.
- Avoid swimming for at least 24 hours after heavy rains.
- If you suspect contamination, call your local health officials.
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