2 Spots Along Rhode River Unsafe for Swimming

The following post was submitted by West/Rhode Riverkeeper and County Councilman Chris Trumbauer (D-6th District). The post focuses on the bacteria levels found in local waterways.

This week's sampling recorded three high bacteria counts. For the both had levels above the EPA single-test threshold for safe swimming.

Also, Columbia Beach on the Chesapeake Bay was above the safe swimming limit. All other sites were well below the EPA threshold. 

If you haven't yet, please check out our results on Swim Guide, and share with your friends. Download it in the app store (for free!) or check out www.theswimguide.org.

For general information about the risks of swimming and other human health issues, see our one-page sheet on the subject by clicking here.

You can also see our water quality maps generated from our weekly sampling on our website. Click here to check them out! 

Thanks for staying informed about water quality on our rivers.

Sincerely,

Chris Trumbauer