The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has lifted beach water contact advisories for Pass Christian West Beach, Gulfport West Beach, and Edgewater Beach. Water samples at the stations show that the areas have reached acceptable bacteria levels. Again, the ADVISORIES have been LIFTED for:
Advisories remain in effect for the following beach: 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. |