Beachgoers asked to stay out of water at two St. Simons Island beaches
A beach water advisory has been issued for East Beach at the old Coast Guard station and Massengale Park Beach on St. Simons Island, according to the Glynn County Health Department.
A release issued Tuesday said the advisory is to alert the public of a possible risk of illness associated with water contact. The level of enterococcus bacteria found in the water has been deemed higher than EPA standards.
It is recommended that beachgoers do not swim in the water in the affected areas, and seafood caught from the area should be thoroughly washed and cooked before eating.
The beaches are not closed, and the advisory will be lifted when tests show the bacteria levels meet the recommended standards.
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This story was originally published June 28, 2017 at 1:55 PM with the headline "Beachgoers asked to stay out of water at two St. Simons Island beaches."