December 29, 2016
Beach Advisories: 8
The results of 44 samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday, December 29, 2016, identified that the following recreational waters were polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards:
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HAGATNA |
Padre Palomo Park Beach, West Hagatna Bay – Park, West Hagatna Bay – West Storm Drain |
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PITI |
Santos Memorial Park |
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TAMUNING |
Naton Beach – Fujita |
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TALOFOFO |
Talofofo Bay |
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CHALAN PAGO |
Pago Bay |
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ASAN |
Asan Bay Beach |
Swimming, fishing or playing in unsafe waters may result in minor illnesses such as sore throats or diarrhea. It may also result in more serious illnesses such as meningitis, encephalitis, or severe gastroenteritis. Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems have a greater chance of getting sick when they come in contact with contaminated water.