Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, has issued beach water contact advisories for Pass Christian West Beach, Pass Christian East Beach, and Gulfport West Beach. Two other advisories remain in effect.
The beaches themselves 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 advisories will be lifted.
The advisories are issued for:
- Pass Christian West Beach — the affected area is from Fort Henry Ave. east to Elliot St. (Station 5)
- Pass Christian East Beach — the affected area is from Espy Ave. east to Hayden Ave. (Station 7)
- Gulfport West Beach — the affected area is from Marie Ave. east to Camp Ave. (Station 8)
Advisories remain in effect for:
- Pass Christian Central Beach — the affected area is from Henderson Ave. east to Hiern Ave. (Station 6)
- Long Beach — the affected area is from Oak Garden Ave. east to Girard Ave. (Station 7A)
Swimmers are reminded that the Beach Task Force has a standing recommendation that swimming should not occur during or within 24 hours of a 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, fill out a contact form, or text “MDEQbeach” to (833)259-4545, or follow MDEQ on Twitter: @MDEQ.
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