3 New Jersey Beaches Placed Under Swimming Advisory Due to High Levels of Bacteria

A trio of beaches at the Jersey Shore have just been place under swim advisories because of contaminated water samples.

The water quality of all three beaches in question are above the safe level of a fecal bacteria called Enterococci. Ew, gross.

Patch.com reports the current concentration of the bacteria at these beaches is over 104 colonies per 100 milliliters.

Water of 3 Jersey Shore Beaches Contaminated with Enterococci Fecal Bacteria

Enterococci, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is 'normally found in the human intestines, female genital tract and environment (e.g., soil and water)'. Heart patients and those with weakened immune systems are reportedly most at risk of developing symptoms when exposed to the fecal bacteria. Infections can be treated with antibiotics.

3 NJ Beaches Put Under Swimming Advisory Due to High Levels of Bacteria

According to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, the following beaches currently have high levels of Enterococci.

18th Avenue Beach in North Wildwood

Forget-me-not Beach in Wildwood Crest

5th Ave. Bay Front in Seaside Park

The beaches will reportedly remain under a swimming advisory until the water quality is back within safe range, according to Patch.com. Check back for updates.

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