MARINE QUALITY REPORT (For the week of Aug. 23)

Posted on Sep 01 2000

The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzes water samples collected from Saipan’s recreational beaches 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 Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water.

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 *Garapan beach drainage

*South of Puerto Rico Dump * Chalan Laulau beach

*Beach at Hyatt Regency Hotel *San Jose Beach

*Drainage #1 *Sugar Dock

*Drainage #2 *San Antonio beach

*Garapan Fishing Dock *Beach at San Antonio lift station

The following locations are given the YELLOW FLAG:

*North of Puerto Rico Dump

*Beach at Grand Hotel

*Beach at Hopwood Jr. High School

For concerns and inquiries, please call DEQ at 664-8500.

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