A total of 17 beaches in Guam was confirmed to be polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards to include two popular beaches in Tumon.

The Guam Environmental Protection Agency collected 43 samples on May 8.

Officials said 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. Additionally, children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems have a greater chance of getting sick when they come in contact with contaminated water.

The following beaches were confirmed to be polluted:

HAGAT

- Bangi Beach

- Nimitz Beach

- North of Agat Marina, south of Chaligan Creek

- Togcha Beach - Bridge

- Togcha Beach - Cemetery

Asan

- Adelup Beach Park

Dededo

- Tanguisson Beach

Hagatna

- Hagatna Bayside Park

- West Hagatna Bay - Park

Inalahan

- Inarajan Bay

Piti

- Santos Memorial

Talo’fo’fo’

- Talofofo Bay

Tamuning

- Dungca's Beach

- East Hagåtña Bay - Trinchera Beach

- Naton Beach - Matapang Beach Park

- Naton Beach - San Vitores

- Ypao Beach