4 Saipan beaches red-flagged

Posted on Jul 24 2014

Tag: DEQ, Smiling Cove Marina, Sugar Dock

The Division of Environmental Quality has red-flagged the Smiling Cove Marina, Sugar Dock, CK District 2 drainage, and the San Antonio Lift Station, all on Saipan, and is advising the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.

Samples collected from these locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water.

DEQ analyzes water samples collected from Saipan’s recreational beaches and storm drainage every Tuesday. For more information, contact DEQ at 664-8500. (DEQ)

Jun Dayao Dayao

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