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Guam Environmental Protection Agency reports 21 polluted beaches in the first weekend of the new year
Saturday, January 4th 2025, 6:00 PM ChST
Updated:
The results of 43 samples taken by the Guam Environmental Protection Agency on January 02, 2025, identified that the following 21 recreational waters were polluted above the accepted bacteriological standards.
Hågat
- Bangi Beach
- Nimitz Beach
- Togcha Beach - Bridge
- Togcha Beach - Cemetery
Asan
- Adelup Beach Park
- Adelup Point Beach (West)
- Asan Bay Beach
Chalan Pago
- Pago Bay
Hagatna
- Hagåtña Bayside Park
- Hagåtña Channel - Outrigger Ramp
- West Hagåtña Bay - Park
- West Hagåtña Bay - West Storm Drain
Inalåhan
- Inalåhan Bay
Malesso'
- Malesso' Pier - Mamaon Channel
Piti
- Piti Bay
- Santos Memorial
Talo'fo'fo
- Talo'fo'fo Bay
Tamuning
- Dungca's Beach
- East Hagåtña Bay - Alupang Tower Beach
- East Hagåtña Bay - Trinchera Beach
Humåtak
- 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.