by Nick Delgado

Guam – The Guam Environmental Protection agency reports 27 beaches found to be polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards. These waters include Gognga Beach, Dungca's Beach, East Hagåtña Bay - Alupang Towers Beach, East Hagåtña Bay - Trinchera Beach, Padre Palomo Park Beach, Adelup Beach Park, Asan Bay Beach, Piti Bay, Santos Memorial Park, United Seamen's Service, Port Authority Beach, Togcha Beach - near Namo River, Togcha Beach - Agat Park Beach, Togcha Beach - near Southern Christian Academy, Bangi Beach, Nimitz Beach, Umatac Bay, Toguan Bay, Merizo Pier at Mamaon Channel, Inarajan Pool, Inarajan Bay, Talofofo Bay, First Beach, Ipan Public Beach, Togcha Bay, and Pago Bay. Guam EPA warns that swimming, fishing or playing in these unsafe waters may cause illnesses such as sore throat and diarrhea.

GEPA adds West Hagatna bay remains closed due to a fractured outfall at the Hagatna sewage treatment plant.