Do Texas beaches have unsafe levels of fecal bacteria report finds?

But a new Environment America study shows that 90% of Texas beaches had at least one day of unsafe fecal contamination in 2022, far above the national average of 55%. Exposure can lead to severe illness including ear infections and gastrointestinal distress.



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According to a damning new report from Environment America, over half of all U.S. beaches are contaminated with poop. Yep, you read that right. Pollution, overdevelopment, and unsanitary conditions have given many beaches a filthy reputation, making swimming in the water potentially unsafe.

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55% of American beaches have unsafe levels of fecal contamination. WASHINGTON (TND) — More than half of all beaches in America had at least one day in 2022 when the water tested positive for potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination, according to the advocacy group Environment America.

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Texas beaches were among the worst in the nation, with 90% of the 61 beaches tested at unsanitary levels. As a region, the Gulf Coast tested the worst, with 84% of the shoreline failing to meet clean standards — followed by the West Coast and the Great Lakes.

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Kamilo Beach, located on the south-eastern tip of Hawaii's Big Island, has been dubbed one of the most plastic-polluted spots on the planet.

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Manzanita Beach in Oregon, Fairhope Public Beach in Alabama, and Santa Monica Pier in California are among the dirtiest and most polluted beaches in America.

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SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas (ValleyCentral) — South Padre Island is home to some of the cleanest beach water in Texas. A recent report published by Environment America looked at the bacteria levels of Texas beaches.

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Beaches With Clear Water: The Best in the United States
  • Waimea Bay Beach Park, Hawaii. ...
  • Crandon Park Beach, Florida. ...
  • Assateague Island, Maryland and Virginia. ...
  • Clearwater Beach, Florida. ...
  • Carmel Beach, Carmel by The Sea, California. ...
  • Cannon Beach, Oregon. ...
  • Lake Tahoe, California and Nevada. ...
  • Clear Water, Clear Skies, Good Times.


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Nonprofit group Environment Texas found that 90% of Texas beaches tested in 2022 for fecal bacteria tested positive at least one day. Pathogens in fecal matter pose a health risk to swimmers, sometimes forcing beaches to close for public safety.

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Drowning is the number one cause of death on private and public beaches, water parks, jet skis, and other watercraft.

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However, if you are ready to travel, here are the five cleanest beaches in the world.
  • Anse Source d'Argent, Seychelles. The Anse Source d'Argent in Seychelles has long been a favorite among photographers from around the world. ...
  • Maya Bay, Thailand. ...
  • Whitehaven Beach, Queensland, Australia. ...
  • Grace Bay, Turks and Caicos.


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Top 5: The Cleanest Beaches in The World
  • HAWAII: Papakolea Beach (AKA Green Sands Beach), Ka'u, Big Island.
  • DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Cayo Levantado Island, Samana Bay.
  • INDIA: Auroville Beach, Pondicherry.
  • PHILIPPINES: El Nido, Palawan.
  • AUSTRALIA: Hardy Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland.


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