Guam Environmental Protection Agency reports 21 polluted beaches in the first weekend of the new year

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.