Holly Hills, Flat Island Both Unsafe for Swimming

The following information was shared by West/Rhode Riverkeeper and Anne Arundel County Councilman Chris Trumbauer (D-6th District). 

Wednesday's sampling recorded two high bacteria counts—both in the Rhode River. 

Holly Hills and Flat Island both had levels above the EPA single-test threshold for safe swimming. The result at Holly Hills was particularly high—more than 10 times the limit. All other sites were well below the EPA threshold. To view the full results, click here.

Remember, you can also see the bacteria results using . Download it in the app store for free or check 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