by Nick Delgado

Guam – The Guam environmental protection agency warns beach-goers that 24 beaches are polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards this week. These waters include, Gognga Beach, Dungca's Beach, East Hagåtña Bay - Alupang Towers Beach, East Hagåtña Bay – Trinchera, Padre Palomo Park Beach, Adelup Beach Park, Adelup Point Beach (West), Asan Bay Beach, Piti Bay, Santos Memorial Park, Port Authority Beach, Togcha Beach - near Namo River, Togcha Beach - Agat Park Beach, Bangi Beach, Nimitz Beach, Umatac Bay, Toguan Bay, Merizo Pier at Mamaon Channel, Inarajan Pool, Inarajan Bay, Talofofo Bay, Togcha Bay, and Pago Bay. Guam EPA also deems West Hagatna bay closed due to the fractured outfall at the sewage plant. Swimming, fishing, or playing in these unsafe waters may result in illnesses such as sore throat or diarrhea.