Category: Environment
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2 State Beaches Closed to Swimmers | FOX 61
Rocky Neck and Gay City State Parks closed fo possible contamination
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Swim Areas Around Dockweiler State Beach, El Segundo Beach Reopened After Sewage Spill | CBS Los Angeles
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Monday night announced that swim areas closed after 17 million gallons of sewage spilled into the ocean have been reopened. Katie Johnston reports.
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New Haven Working to Reduce Bacteria-Related Beach Swimming Closures | FOX 61
When coastal communities experience heavy rainfall, officials often must prohibit swimming due to unacceptable levels of bacteria.
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17M Gallon Sewage Spill Closes Beaches to Swimming | FOX 11 Los Angeles
Approximately 17 million gallons of untreated sewage discharged into the ocean on Sunday night, prompting the closure of beaches between El Segundo and the Dockweiler RV Park, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn said.
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Gas Leak Responsible for ‘Eye of Fire’ in Mexican Waters, Says Mexican Oil Company | CNN
A blaze on the surface of the Gulf of Mexico resembling a large “eye of fire” has been brought under control, according to Mexico’s state oil company Pemex. Orange flames resembling molten lava were pictured on social media and dubbed an “eye of fire” on social media because of the blaze’s circular shape, as it…
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Beware of Crystal Lake Algae During Weekend Heat Wave | CCX Media Community News
The city of Robbinsdale says the blue-green algae on Crystal Lake could be harmful to pets and people if it is ingested. While boating is a safe activity, swimmers should use caution. Water treatments scheduled for earlier this summer were postponed due to the June heatwave and ineffectiveness in treating early algae blooms.
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Officials Warning Folks to Not Swim in Saylorville Lake This Weekend Due to Algae Growth | We Are Iowa Local 5 News
It’s going to be a pretty hot Independence Day weekend, but folks thinking about taking a dip at Saylorville Lake should probably find a different place to swim.
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No Swimming at Lake Norman Due to Sewage Spill | WCNC
A no swimming advisory has been issued for a cove on Lake Norman. It comes after roughly 405 gallons of untreated sewage were discharged from a nearby home.
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3 Nassau County Beaches Closed Due to Elevated Bacteria Levels | Eyewitness News ABC7NY
Theodore Roosevelt Beach in Oyster Bay, Laurel Hollow Beach in Laurel Hollow and Philip Healey Beach in Massapequa are all off-limits to swimmers.