Swimming advisories were dropped today for the Spray Avenue beach in Ocean Grove and seven other area beaches that were under advisories yesterday for high levels of bacteria. Meanwhile, advisories were posted at the Brown Avenue South and York Avenue beaches in Spring Lake.
In addition to the Spray Avenue beach, the other beaches no longer under advisories are at 7th and 3rd avenues in Asbury Park, Sylvania Avenue in Avon-by-the-Sea, Ocean Park in Bradley Beach, Beacon Boulevard in Sea Girt, and Essex and Washington avenues in Spring Lake.
Beaches are initially placed under advisories when water samples reveal unacceptable levels of bacteria. Two consecutive unacceptable readings result in a beach closing. The bacteria are likely carried by storm water run-off after heavy rain, officials said.
The bacteria found in the water samples that resulted in this week's advisories were Enterococci, which are found in human and animal waste.
Swimming in or contact with bacteria-polluted water can cause a variety of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and flu-like symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, fever, and chills, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
In addition to the Spray Avenue beach, the other beaches no longer under advisories are at 7th and 3rd avenues in Asbury Park, Sylvania Avenue in Avon-by-the-Sea, Ocean Park in Bradley Beach, Beacon Boulevard in Sea Girt, and Essex and Washington avenues in Spring Lake.
Beaches are initially placed under advisories when water samples reveal unacceptable levels of bacteria. Two consecutive unacceptable readings result in a beach closing. The bacteria are likely carried by storm water run-off after heavy rain, officials said.
The bacteria found in the water samples that resulted in this week's advisories were Enterococci, which are found in human and animal waste.
Swimming in or contact with bacteria-polluted water can cause a variety of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and flu-like symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, fever, and chills, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
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