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A dozen New Jersey swimming beaches are under a bacteria advisory and nine others are closed after test results showed rising levels of bacteria. <\/p>\n
The state Department of Environmental Protectionissues an advisory when a sample exceeds the state standard for the presence of entercocci, a type of bacteria found in animal and human waste. <\/p>\n
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Swimming advisories warn the public of potentially unhealthy water conditions, and additional sampling is conducted until water quality results are again within standard. <\/p>\n
Beaches are closed if two consecutive samples collected at a bathing beach exceed the state standard. Beach closings remain in effect until subsequent sampling indicates bateria levels are again below the standard. <\/p>\n
The closure applies to water activities like swimming, wading and playing in the water. Other beach-related activities like sunbathing and walking on the beach are unaffected. <\/p>\n
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The following beaches are closed: <\/p>\n
ATLANTIC COUNTY <\/p>\n
OCEAN COUNTY <\/p>\n
ATLANTIC COUNTY <\/p>\n
Atlantic City <\/p>\n
MONMOUTH COUNTY <\/p>\n
Deal Borough <\/p>\n
Highlands Borough <\/p>\n
Long Branch City <\/p>\n
Middletown Township <\/p>\n
Sea Bright Borough <\/p>\n
Sea Girt Borough <\/p>\n
Spring Lake Borough <\/p>\n
OCEAN COUNTY <\/p>\n
Barnegat Light Borough <\/p>\n
Point Pleasant Beach Borough <\/p>\n
Long Beach Township <\/p>\n
Toms River Township <\/p>\n
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