DEQ red-flags 4 Saipan sites

Posted on Jan 12 2006

The Division of Environmental Quality has given four locations on Saipan a red flag and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.

The agency said samples collected from Tanapag Meeting Hall, DPW Channel Bridge, South Puerto Rico Dump, and Garapan Fishing Dock 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. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns.

The public is encouraged to contact DEQ at 664-8500 with any questions. (PR)

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