The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has lifted a beach water contact advisory for Pass Christian West Beach. Water samples at the station show that the area has reached acceptable bacteria levels. Again, the ADVISORY has been LIFTED for:
Advisories remain in effect for the following beaches: Pass Christian East (Station 7), Long Beach (Station 7A), Gulfport West Beach (Station 8), and Gulfport Harbor Beach (Station 9). 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. |