The Terrace beach in Sea Girt is under advisory for above-standard bacteria, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) said on the web site of its Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program.
Recent advisories and closings have been caused by higher-than-acceptable levels of Enterococci bacteria in water samples taken by local departments of health. Enterococci, which are found in human and animal waste, likely entered the ocean by way of storm water runoff after recent heavy rains, officials said.
Two consecutive readings of high bacteria will close a beach, according to the NJDEP.
Enterococci can cause a variety of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and flu-like symptoms, including diarrhea, sore throat, fever, and chills, the NJDEP said.
Recent advisories and closings have been caused by higher-than-acceptable levels of Enterococci bacteria in water samples taken by local departments of health. Enterococci, which are found in human and animal waste, likely entered the ocean by way of storm water runoff after recent heavy rains, officials said.
Two consecutive readings of high bacteria will close a beach, according to the NJDEP.
Enterococci can cause a variety of gastrointestinal, respiratory, and flu-like symptoms, including diarrhea, sore throat, fever, and chills, the NJDEP said.
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