Which California beaches have the most bacteria? Is water safe?
California is home to three of the most bacteria-ridden beaches in the country, according to the Surfrider Foundation. The nonprofit organization recently released its 2023 Clean Water Report to “build awareness of issues that affect water quality at the beach.” The report … highlights 10 beaches across the United States and Puerto Rico where high bacteria levels consistently exceed state health standards, putting public health at risk. … [The nonprofit said in the report], “Surfrider Foundation volunteers test beaches that are not covered by agencies, and also monitor potential sources of pollution, such as stormwater outlets, rivers and creeks that discharge onto the beach.”
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