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Marine Water Quality Report
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Posted on Nov 03 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 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 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
SMILING COVE MARINA
DRAINAGE #1
BEACH AT HAFA-ADAI BEACH HOTEL
DRAINAGE # 2
BEACH AT CIVIC CENTER
BEACH AT SUGAR DOCK
CK DIST. #2 DRAINAGE
BEACH AT CHALAN PIAO
BEACH AT HOPWOOD SCHOOL
NORTH LAULAU
Also, samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of at least one of the bacteriological indicators, which exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. DEQ has given these locations a YELLOW FLAG and recommends that individuals use caution and avoid full body submersion:
BEACH AT SAN ROQUE SCHOOL
SEA PLANE RAMP
NORTH OF PUERTO RICO DUMP
The public may call DEQ at 664-8500 for any inquries.
