Blue Flag beaches must have excellent water quality. Tests have to be taken frequently and 80% of the results must meet national standards. For freshwater beaches, the test for E.coli must read below 200cfu/100mL to be considered good for swimming. For saltwater beaches, the test for Enteroccoci must be below 35cfu/100mL to be considered good for swimming.
Freshwater Beaches
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Range of readings: 0 – 200 |
Safe to swim. Latest test indicates this beach met national standards for swimming. |
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Range of readings: 201 + |
Unsafe to swim. Latest test indicates E.coli at this beach exceeds national standards. Swim at your own risk. |
Saltwater Beaches
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Range of readings: 0 – 35 |
Safe to swim. Latest test indicates this beach met national standards for swimming. |
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Range of readings: 35 + |
Unsafe to swim. Latest test indicates Enterococci at this beach exceeds national standards. Swim at your own risk. |