Beach Water Quality Monitoring Results - Bacteria

This dataset includes the beaches water quality monitoring results of the ocean waters adjacent to the beach. It includes bacteria monitoring results.

County health officers issue various types of warnings when certain kinds of bacteria are found in the water at levels that exceed standards set by the Department of Health Services (DHS). These indicator bacteria imply the potential presence of microscopic disease-causing organisms originating from human and animal wastes. Not only does beach contamination pose real health risks to beach goers, the negative publicity that comes with postings and closures undermines the tourism industry.