The results of 43 samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on September 26, 2024, identified that the following recreational waters were polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards:

Hågat

Bangi Beach

Nimitz Beach

Togcha Beach - Bridge

Togcha Beach - Cemetery

Togcha Beach - Hågat

Hagatna

Hagåtña Bayside Park

Hagåtña Bayside Park

Padre Palomo Park Beach

West Hagåtña Bay - Park

Piti

United Seamen's Service

Tamuning

East Hagåtña Bay - Alupang Tower Beach

Humåtak

Humåtak Bay

Swimming, fishing or playing in unsafe waters may result in minor illnesses such as sore throats or diarrhea. It may also result in more serious illnesses such as meningitis, encephalitis, or severe gastroenteritis.

Children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems have a greater chance of getting sick when they come in contact with contaminated water.