EPA warns about swimming/fishing at 24 beaches
24 of the island's beaches were found to be contaminated after sampling was taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency.
By KUAM Newsby Mindy Aguon
Guam - 24 of the island's beaches were found to be contaminated after sampling was taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency. The testing resulted in one beach closure at West Hagatna Bay and 24 advisories for the following locations:
- TAMUNING: Ypao Beach, Dungca's Beach - Sleepy Lagoon, Dungca's Beach, East Hagåtña Bay - Alupang Towers Beach, East Hagåtña Bay - Trinchera Beach
- HAGATNA: West Hagatna Bay (West Storm Drain)
- ASAN: Adelup Beach Park, Adelup Point Beach (West), Asan Bay Beach
- PITI: Piti Bay, Santos Memorial Park
- AGAT: Togcha Beach - near Namo River, Togcha Beach - Agat Park Beach, Togcha Beach (Near Southern Christian Academy), Bangi Beach, Nimitz Beach
- UMATAC: Umatac Bay, Toguan Bay
- MERIZO: Merizo Pier at Mamaon Channel
- INARAJAN: Inarajan Pool, Inarajan Bay
- TALOFOFO: Talofofo Bay
- YONA: Tagachang Beach
- CHALAN PAGO-ORDOT: Pago Bay
Swimming, fishing or playing in unsafe waters may result in minor illnesses such as sore throats or diarrhea. It may also result in more serious illnesses such as meningitis, encephalitis, or severe gastroenteritis. Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems have a greater chance of getting sick when they come in contact with contaminated water.