Health & Fitness
High Levels Of Fecal Bacteria Invade Texas Beaches
Poop Alert: Just in time for Spring break. Fecal bacteria levels considered high along Texas Gulf Coastline
FREEPORT, TX — If a trip to the beach is in your spring break plans next week, it could be a disappointing trip.
A report issued on Thursday indicates that some Texas beaches have tested for medium and high levels of fecal bacteria.
The information, which was released by Texas Beach Watch, indicates most of the affected beaches are located south of Galveston Island, and south of San Luis Pass.
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However, there are a few beaches that have high levels at Bolivar Peninsula, north of Galveston Island.
Some of the affected beach areas on the list include:
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- Bolivar Peninsula at O'Neil Road
- Bolivar Peninsula at Retilon Road
- Galveston Island 57th Street
- Freeport's Stahlman Park
- Surfside Beach
- Surfside Jetty Park
- Quintana Beach
- Matagorda Peninsula
- Ropes Park on Corpus Christi Bay
- Bob Hall Pier on Corpus Christ Bay
Swimming is not recommended in areas where fecal bacteria is medium or high.
For list of all affected beaches, click here.
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