BOSTON (AP) - State environmental officials have closed 10 South Shore beaches to swimmers after testing showed elevated bacteria counts in the water due to recent heavy rains. <\/p>\n
A spokeswoman for the Department of Conservation and Recreation says the beaches in Quincy, Duxbury, Hull and Marshfield will be tested again on Friday. <\/p>\n
In Duxbury, Residents Beach had 30 times the recommended level of bacteria according to a Save the Harbor\/Save the Bay spokesman. <\/p>\n
Beaches are tested on a regular basis during warm weather months to ensure the water is safe for swimming. High levels of bacteria in the water are not uncommon after heavy rain. <\/p>\n
More than an inch of rainfall was recorded in the past 10 days. <\/p>\n
Bacteria in the water can cause upset stomachs, diarrhea, rashes, or earaches. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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