WA Beach Ranks Among Top 10 Most Bacteria-Contaminated in U.S., Report Finds

WA beach ranks among top 10 most bacteria-contaminated in U.S., report finds

A Washington beach has been ranked among the top 10 most bacteria-contaminated beaches in the U.S., based on state water quality standards.

New Report Reveals 80% Of Tested US Beaches Have High Bacteria Rates

A new report claims 80% of tested United States beaches and recreational watersides failed their state’s health standards for safety at least once in 2024. On May 20, the Surfrider Foundation released its 2024 Clean Water Report. The foundation is a nonprofit “dedicated to the protection and enjoyment” of the world’s bodies of water. Its latest annual report revealed the country’s 10 most popular recreational beaches where testing “consistently …