MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT (Week of Dec. 2, 199)

Posted on Dec 03 1999

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 Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water.

[I]n 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:

Garapan fishing dock

The Division of Environmental Quality analyzes samples of marine recreational and storm drainage water from 19 locations on the Saipan’s coast. DEQ welcomes all inquiries as to the quality of the beach water. The public is encouraged to contact DEQ at 664-8500 for any question.

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