Red flag up on Rota marina

Posted on Oct 09 2008

The Division of Environmental Quality has raised the red flag at the West Harbor Marina on Rota after samples collected were found to contain excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria.

The division said that samples collected from the marina contained concentrations of enterococci that exceeded the CNMI marine water quality standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water.

However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns.

In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the 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 samples of marine recreational and storm drainage water from 12 locations on Rota. For more information, contact DEQ at 664-8500. [B][I](DEQ)[/I][/B]

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