DEQ raises red flag on six sites
The Division of Environmental Quality has given six recreational beaches and storm drainages on Saipan a red flag and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of the sites for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
Locations that were give a red flag are the San Roque School Beach, Tanapag Meeting Hall Beach, Central Repair Shop Beach, DPW Channel Bridge, South Puerto Rico Dump, and American Memorial Park Drainage.
DEQ analyzes water samples collected from Saipan’s recreational beaches and storm drainages every Wednesday. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive 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. Therefore, in order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations
DEQ welcomes all inquiries as to the quality of the beach water. The public is encouraged to contact DEQ at 664-8500 with any questions. (PR)
