Category: Environment
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Block Island to Jamestown: Man Plans 19-Mile Swim to Raise Money for Clean Ocean Access | WPRI
An endurance swimmer will soon attempt to be the first person to swim 19 miles nonstop from Block Island to Jamestown.
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People Taking a Swim in the James Say They Were Unaware of Health Advisory | WTVR CBS 6
Multiple people could be seen taking a swim in the James River near Brown’s Island Thursday afternoon, despite the Virginia Department of Health warning against getting in the water after they said 300,000 gallons of raw sewage was leaked into Tuckahoe Creek.
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Beaches at Puffer’s Pond Closed to Swimming | WWLP-22News
North and South beaches at Puffer’s Pond have been closed to swimmers since last Tuesday after high bacteria levels in the water.
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Sun and Swimming as Scotland Marks Hottest Day of the Year | STV News
Scotland has recorded its hottest day of the year so far as temperatures soared to more than 29C.
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‘Abnormal Odors’ Reported in Charles River; Natick Recommends No Swimming or Boating | CBS Boston
Natick is getting reports of abnormal odors, a fish kill, and oil sheen in the Charles River.
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Puffer’s Pond in Amherst Closed Due to High Bacteria Levels | WWLP-22News
The two beaches at Puffer’s Pond in Amherst are closed to swimmers after high levels of bacteria were discovered there early this week.
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‘No Swim’ Advisory Issued After Sewage Spill | WCNC
The order is for “Paw Creek Cove”. Officials say 850,000 gallons of untreated sewage spilled into that area.
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‘No Swim’ Advisory Issued After Sewage Spill | WCNC
A ‘No Swimming’ advisory has been issued for Paw Creek Cove on Lake Wylie. The advisory comes after 847,000 gallons of untreated sewage were discharged from the Paw Creek Lift Station at 8924 Old Down Road in Charlotte, which is operated by Charlotte Water.
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Medical Waste At Some NJ Beaches: The Weather Connection | NJ Spotlight News
New Jersey is once again in the midst of an oppressive wave of heat, making a trip to the Shore extra inviting. But at some beaches in Monmouth and Ocean counties, this week swimmers had to be waved off after medical waste washed ashore.