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A newly released annual report by the Natural Resources Defense Council shows that beach closings due to bacterial contamination reached unusually high numbers last year for the second year in a row…
Contaminated Sand May Make Beachgoers Sick, New Study Say, ABC News (07-18-2015)
When beaches are closed due to pollution, a few fearless beachgoers may think that they are safe as long as they stay remain on land. But a newly published study say that even the sand may not be safe from dangerous bacteria, and can potentially recontaminate the water…
Digging in Beach Sand Linked to Increased Risk of Gastrointestinal Illness, EPA (01-06-2015)
