The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued beach water contact advisories for Pass Christian West Beach, Gulfport Harbor Beach and Gulfport Central Beach, bringing to seven the total number of water contact advisories in effect for Mississippi beaches.
These beaches are not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in these areas. When water samples show that bacteria levels are safe for contact, the advisory will be lifted.
ADVISORIES have been ISSUED for:
- Pass Christian West Beach — the affected area is from Fort Henry Ave. east to Elliot St. (Station 5)
- Gulfport Harbor Beach — the affected area is from 20th Ave. east to Thornton Ave. (Station 9)
- Gulfport Central Beach — the affected area is from Alfonso Dr. east to Arkansas Ave. (Station 10)
Advisories remain in effect for four beaches: Pass Christian Central (Station 6), Pass Christian East (Station 7), Long Beach (Station 7A) and Gulfport West Beach (Station 8). Swimmers are reminded that the Beach Task Force has a standing recommendation that swimming should not occur during or within 24 hours of significant rainfall.
More information about the Mississippi Beach Monitoring Program and the location of beach sampling stations is available here.
To be included in a public group list to receive beach advisories directly, text “MDEQbeach” to (833)259-4545 or follow MDEQ on Twitter: @MDEQ.
