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Nineteen polluted beaches reported by Guam Environmental Protection Agency
The results of 43 samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on Oct. 24, 2024, identified that the following 19 recreational waters were polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards.
Hågat
- Bangi Beach
- Nimitz Beach
- Togcha Beach - Bridge
- Togcha Beach - Cemetery
- Togcha Beach - Hågat
Asan
- Asan Bay Beach
Chalan Pago
- Pago Bay
Hagatna
- Hagåtña Bayside Park
- Padre Palomo Park Beach
- West Hagåtña Bay - Park
- West Hagåtña Bay - West Storm Drain
Inalåhan
- Inalåhan Bay
Piti
- Port Authority Beach
- Santos Memorial
Talo'fo'fo
- Talo'fo'fo Bay
Tamuning
- East Hagåtña Bay - Alupang Tower Beach
- East Hagåtña Bay - Trinchera Beach
- Gun 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.