The Division of Environmental Quality has raised the red flag on three beach sites on Saipan after samples collected showed excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria. <\/p>\n
The affected sites are the Wing Beach, the South Puerto Rico Dump, and the Garapan Beach Drainage.<\/p>\n
DEQ said that beach water samples from these locations contained concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria\u2014fecal coliform and enterococci\u2014that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. <\/p>\n
\u201cThese 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 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,\u201d the division said in a statement.<\/p>\n
DEQ analyzes water samples collected from 38 locations on Saipan\u2019s east, west and south recreational beaches and storm drainages every Wednesday. <\/p>\n
The division 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)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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