A beach advisory has been issued for McFaddin and Sea Rim beaches.
Water samples collected at one location on July 10 was found to have elevated levels of the enterococcus bacteria. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers anything over 104 colonies to be unsafe, according to a press release from Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick.
Lamar University continues to test and monitor the water and based on their results, further advisories will be issued as necessary.
Local News
July 11, 2012
Beach advisory issued for McFaddin, Sea Rim
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