A national report on water quality shows Georgia beaches improving, even while health officials issue no-swim advisories. The National Resources Defense Council found beaches nationwide to be at record levels for unsafe swimming.
One bright spot, however, is Georgia. In the past year, the state's most popular beaches saw a marked decrease in water samples exceeding state standards for illness-causing bacteria.
The good news is tempered by ongoing problems at a few beaches, such as King's Ferry on the Ogeechee River, where health officials have posted a permanent health advisory.
Health officials this week also issued a no-swim warning for a portion of the popular Tybee Island beach. Health officials say, warm weather, jellyfish and a good rain last week might have contributed to high bacteria levels at one of the beach's five testing sites on Monday.
One bright spot, however, is Georgia. In the past year, the state's most popular beaches saw a marked decrease in water samples exceeding state standards for illness-causing bacteria.
The good news is tempered by ongoing problems at a few beaches, such as King's Ferry on the Ogeechee River, where health officials have posted a permanent health advisory.
Health officials this week also issued a no-swim warning for a portion of the popular Tybee Island beach. Health officials say, warm weather, jellyfish and a good rain last week might have contributed to high bacteria levels at one of the beach's five testing sites on Monday.
