26 polluted beaches recorded this week

by Nick Delgado

Guam –  The Guam Environmental Protection agency warns beach goers that 26 beaches were found to be polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards this week. These waters include: Gognga Beach, Naton Beach - San Vitores, Dungca's Beach, East Hagåtña Bay - Alupang Towers Beach, East Hagåtña Bay - Trinchera Beach, 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, 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, Togcha Bay, and Pago Bay. Guam EPA warns that swimming, fishing or playing in these unsafe water may result in illnesses such as sore throat or diarrhea.