Point Pleasant, Ocean Gate Among 18 NJ Beaches Under Fecal Bacteria Advisory This Week

It always blows my mind how we go through this every summer, and once again here we are with 18 more beaches across the Jersey Shore that are under a swimming advisory due to higher-than-acceptable levels of fecal bacteria contamination.

This time around, though, swimming isn't banned at these beaches; at least that's the case as of this writing. The beaches are just under an advisory, and I was shocked to see a beach in my town of Ocean Gate was on the list!

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How Does Fecal Bacteria Keep Ending Up In The Water At The Shore?

If you're like me, you're always asking yourself how too much fecal bacteria ends up in the water, posing a potential threat to swimmers. Simply put, more rain than usual washes runoff into the water, and that runoff can contain fecal bacteria. So, it ends up causing issues in our swimming areas.

Despite The Advisory, Beaches Are Still Open To Swimmers

According to APP, 18 more beaches are under advisory due to higher-than-acceptable levels of fecal contamination. Although these beaches are still open for swimming, children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are urged to use caution before diving in to cool off.

What's The Bacteria That's Causing Problems At NJ Beaches?

The bacteria in question is Enterococcus, and when there are more than 104 colonies per 100 milliliters of water, it can cause problems.

What 18 NJ Beaches Are Under Advisory Due To High Levels Of Fecal Bacteria?

As of now, these beaches are still open for swimmers, but are under an advisory for higher-than-acceptable levels of fecal bacteria.