Local governments in several U.S. states have issued warnings and closures for beaches due to high bacteria levels, affecting popular holiday destinations like Massachusetts, California, New York, and Michigan.
U.S. CDC advises following beach closures as bodies of water are unsafe, and avoiding areas with bad odor, discoloration, or cloudiness; those with wounds should be cautious.
The identified bacteria in beaches include enterococci and E. coli, monitored as indicators of microbial contamination by health officials for swim safety, originating from warm-blooded animals.
Enterococci and most strains of E. coli are typically not harmful, but elevated levels in beaches could pose health risks when ingested or contacted by swimmers.
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