New Jersey's health department has issued a warning after finding bacteria normally found in human and animal wastes in the waters of these 15 beaches. (Published Wednesday, June 21, 2017)<\/p>\n
Health officials are warning people not to swim at 15 beaches in New Jersey. <\/p>\n
The state's Department of Health assesses water quality at about 180 ocean and 35 bay monitoring locations along the coast each week. They look for the presence of Enterocci, a type of bacteria found in human and animal waste that could indicate contamination of bathing waters. <\/p>\n
The department issued advisories for 15 spots warning swimmers the water could be unhealthy. The beaches are not closed, but the advisories are issued out of an abundance of caution. The following places are affected (click here for the latest guidance from state health officials): <\/p>\n
Top 10 Beaches in the US for 2017 Revealed <\/p>\n
MONMOUTH COUNTY <\/p>\n
Asbury Park City <\/p>\n
Beach (Ocean): 7th Ave <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Beach (Ocean): 3rd <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Avon-by-the-sea Borough <\/p>\n
Beach (Ocean): Sylvania <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Bradley Beach Borough <\/p>\n
Beach (Ocean): Ocean Park <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Deal Borough <\/p>\n
Beach (Ocean): Philips Ave <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Highlands Borough <\/p>\n
Beach (Bay): Highlands Rec Center <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Beach (Bay): Miller Beach <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Long Branch City <\/p>\n
Beach (Ocean): Atlantic Ave <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Beach (Ocean): North Bath <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Neptune Township <\/p>\n
Beach (Ocean): Spray Ave. <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Sea Girt Borough <\/p>\n
Beach (Ocean): Beacon Blvd <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Spring Lake Borough <\/p>\n
Beach (Ocean): Essex Ave <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Beach (Ocean): Washington <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
OCEAN COUNTY <\/p>\n
Brick Township <\/p>\n
Beach (River): Windward Beach <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Toms River Township <\/p>\n
Beach (Bay): Shelter Cove <\/p>\n
Reason: Sample exceeded water quality standard. <\/p>\n
Published at 9:56 AM EDT on Jun 21, 2017 | Updated at 2:38 PM EDT on Jun 21, 2017 <\/p>\n
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