As families prepare to enjoy the beautiful weather along the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is warning of several beach advisories in place.
High levels of the bacteria Enterococcus have been reported at seven Mississippi beaches.
This type of bacteria typically gets into the water from failed septic systems and sewer overflows.
People should not get in the water at the following beaches:
- Bay St. Louis Beach
- Pass Christian Central Beach
- Pass Christian East Beach
- Long Beach Beach
- Gulfport West Beach
- Gulfport Harbor Beach
- Gulfport East Beach
The public can still enjoy the sand portion of the beach section under this advisory, but if you come into contact with contaminated water, this type of pollution can cause ear, eye, skin, and respiratory infections.
Visit the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality website for the latest testing, advisories, and closures
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