Eight polluted beaches reported by Guam Environmental Protection Agency

The results of eight samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on Aug. 22, 2024, identified that the following recreational waters were polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards:

Hågat 

• Bangi Beach
• Togcha Beach - Bridge
• Togcha Beach - Cemetery
• Togcha Beach - Hågat

Piti 

• Santos Memorial

Tamuning 

• Naton Beach - San Vitores

Humåtak 

• Humåtak Bay
• Toguan 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.