Saipan beach site red-flagged

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Posted on Mar 22 2006
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The Division of Environmental Quality has red-flagged the Nikko Hotel beach site after samples collected were found to contain concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (fecal coliform and enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards.

These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. To adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given this location a red flag and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of the site for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.

DEQ analyzed water samples collected from Saipan’s east and south recreational beaches this week.

For more information, contact DEQ at 664-8500. (PR)

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