61% of US Beaches Flagged for Fecal Contamination as Funding Cuts Loom

Nearly 80% of Oregon beaches saw fecal contamination last year: Report

(The Hill) — As Americans flock to the country’s coasts — and to the lakes and rivers in between — in the heat of summer, they may be doing so despite the presence of fecal matter. A stark 1,930 out of 3,187 beaches sampled across the nation in 2024 experienced at least one day on which indicators of fecal contamination exceeded federal safety levels, a new report has revealed. View full report Those beaches, about 61 percent of those tested, su…

More than half of East Coast beaches tested positive for fecal contamination, shocking new study reveals — how did your vacation spot do?

A new report reveals over 60% of U.S. beaches tested positive for fecal contamination in 2024. See which coastlines flunked safety standards—and why it matters.

Most US Beaches Contaminated by Fecal Bacteria

Fecal bacteria makes Cameron Parish beaches Louisiana’s least safe: Report

Nearly two-thirds of Louisiana beaches tested positive for harmful levels of fecal bacteria last year, according to a new report.

Safe for Swimming?

America's beaches are some of our favorite places to relax ... when the water is safe. Where is water pollution harming our ability to enjoy the beach? And what can we do to stop it?

Nearly two-thirds of US beaches saw fecal contamination last year: Report

(The Hill) — As Americans flock to the country’s coasts — and to the lakes and rivers in between — in the heat of summer, they may be doing so despite the presence of fecal matter. A stark 1,930 out of 3,187 beaches sampled across the nation in 2024 experienced at least one day on which indicators of fecal contamination exceeded federal safety levels, a new report has revealed. Those beaches, about 61 percent of those tested, surpassed the Envir…