Red flag up at two Rota beaches

Posted on Oct 20 2008

The Division of Environment Quality has raised the red flag on Kokomo Beach Club and West Harbor Marina and is advising the public not fish or swim 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.

DEQ said that 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. 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 the public health concerns.

DEQ analyzed samples of marine recreational and storm drainage water from 12 locations on Rota last week. DEQ welcomes all inquires as to quality of the beach water. The public is encouraged to contact DEQ at 664-8500 with any questions concerning this matter. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]

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