The results of 12 samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on Aug. 1, 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

Inalåhan

Inalåhan Bay

Piti

Santos Memorial

Tamuning

East Hagåtña Bay - Trinchera Beach
Gognga Beach - Okura Beach
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.

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