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Beach Pollution

Fecal Contamination Health Risks Shoreline Pollution Bacteria Levels Contaminated Beaches

61% of U.S. Beaches Flagged for Fecal Contamination as Funding Cuts Loom

Rising contamination prompts thousands of beach closures as proposed budget cuts threaten essential wastewater system upgrades.

Surfrider Report Reveals 80% of U.S. Beaches Exceed Health Standards in 2024