MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzes water samples collected from Saipan's recreational beached and storm drainage every Wednesday. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of two fecal indicator bacteria (fecal coliform and enterococci), that exceeded the CNMI Marine Quality Standards. Therefore, in order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a RED FLAG and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzes water samples collected from Saipan’s recreational beached and storm drainage every Wednesday. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of two fecal indicator bacteria (fecal coliform and enterococci), that exceeded the CNMI Marine Quality Standards. Therefore, in order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a RED FLAG and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
DPW Channel bridge
South of Puerto Rico Dump
Drainage #1
Garapan Fishing Dock
Garapan beach
Beach at PIC
