The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued a beach water contact advisory for Pass Christian Central Beach.

The beach is not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in the areas. When water samples show that bacteria levels are safe for contact, the advisories will be lifted.

Again, the ADVISORY has been ISSUED for: 

  • Pass Christian Central Beach — The extent is from Henderson Ave eastward to Hiern Ave. (Station 6)

 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.