Eighteen polluted beaches reported by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency

The results of 42 samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on Nov. 21, 2024, identified that the following recreational waters were polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards.

Hågat 

• Bangi Beach
• North of Hågat Marina, south of Chaligan Creek
• Togcha Beach - Bridge
• Togcha Beach - Cemetery
• Togcha Beach - Hågat

Asan 

• Adelup Beach Park
• Asan Bay Beach

Chalan Pago 

• Pago Bay

Hagatna 

• Hagåtña Bayside Park
• Padre Palomo Park Beach
• West Hagåtña Bay - Park

Piti 

• Piti Bay
• Port Authority Beach

Talo'fo'fo 

• Talo'fo'fo Bay

Tamuning 

• East Hagåtña Bay - Alupang Tower Beach
• East Hagåtña Bay - Trinchera Beach

Humåtak 

• Humåtak Bay
• Toguan 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.