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Report finds fecal bacteria in Texas beaches, which could make swimmers sick
Posted on 7/11/21 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 7/11/21 at 12:51 pm
I don't think anyone would claim Texas' beaches are the best in the world, but turns out they might contain something grosser than some crusty seaweed and dead jellyfish.
According to an annual report from Environment Texas Research and Policy Center, 55 out of 61 Texas beaches tested in 2020 exceeded a federal safety threshold for fecal bacterial contamination at least one day out of the year. Yes, fecal bacteria. Waste. Poop. Whatever you want to call it.
And even worse, 31 out of those 55 beaches could make swimmers sick during at least a quarter of tested days. Swimming in contaminated water can cause illness, respiratory disease, ear and eye infections, and skin rashes, among other health problems.
The "Safe for Swimming?" report identified Cole Park Beach, Ropes Park Beach, Surfside Beach, Sylvan Beach Park, Follet’s Island Beach, Corpus Christi, Quintana Beach, Sargent Beach, Jetty Park Beach and Nueces Bay Causeway Beach #3 as the most unsafe beaches in Texas. Corpus Christi's Cole Park Beach was potentially unsafe for swimming during 91 percent of tested days.
According to an annual report from Environment Texas Research and Policy Center, 55 out of 61 Texas beaches tested in 2020 exceeded a federal safety threshold for fecal bacterial contamination at least one day out of the year. Yes, fecal bacteria. Waste. Poop. Whatever you want to call it.
And even worse, 31 out of those 55 beaches could make swimmers sick during at least a quarter of tested days. Swimming in contaminated water can cause illness, respiratory disease, ear and eye infections, and skin rashes, among other health problems.
The "Safe for Swimming?" report identified Cole Park Beach, Ropes Park Beach, Surfside Beach, Sylvan Beach Park, Follet’s Island Beach, Corpus Christi, Quintana Beach, Sargent Beach, Jetty Park Beach and Nueces Bay Causeway Beach #3 as the most unsafe beaches in Texas. Corpus Christi's Cole Park Beach was potentially unsafe for swimming during 91 percent of tested days.
quote:Well shite on going to the beaches in Texas
With everyone headed back to the beach this summer, maybe check on bacteria levels before diving into the waves. Texas Beach Watch from the Texas General Land Office will alert you to high levels of fecal bacteria across Texas' beaches.
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Posted on 7/11/21 at 12:52 pm to BowDownToLSU
That explains why the water is poo brown
Posted on 7/11/21 at 12:53 pm to BowDownToLSU
It's on every beach everywhere, it's a naturally occurring bacteria that exists in the world.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 12:53 pm to BowDownToLSU
Measure any beach and you will find shite in the water in some form or another.
Be it actual shite, heavy metals, oil, etc, there will be stuff in the water.
Be it actual shite, heavy metals, oil, etc, there will be stuff in the water.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 12:54 pm to BowDownToLSU
Wouldn't all beaches have lots of fecal matter? Believe it or not fish and birds shite in the water
Posted on 7/11/21 at 12:54 pm to BowDownToLSU
I think it’s pretty common knowledge to check the conditions of Texas beaches before going. I go to N Padre Island 3 - 4 times a year and will always check before leaving.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 12:56 pm to deeprig9
Yeah this happens on the La and Ms coast every summer with the different bacterias getting some news
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:01 pm to BowDownToLSU
This is a story every summer. 
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:01 pm to BowDownToLSU
poowater is a perfect description of Galveston Beach. plus a lot of gross washed up dead seaweed.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:11 pm to BowDownToLSU
Texas has a lot of great things going for it. Beaches aren’t one of them. Stick to lakes in Texas.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:12 pm to Indfanfromcol
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Stick to lakes in Texas.
care to guess how many lakes in Texas are natural and not man made?
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:15 pm to BowDownToLSU
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The "Safe for Swimming?" report identified Cole Park Beach, Ropes Park Beach, Surfside Beach, Sylvan Beach Park, Follet’s Island Beach, Corpus Christi, Quintana Beach, Sargent Beach, Jetty Park Beach and Nueces Bay Causeway Beach #3 as the most unsafe beaches in Texas. Corpus Christi's Cole Park Beach was potentially unsafe for swimming during 91 percent of tested days.
I’ve lived here most of my life and have gone in the water at those beaches maybe 3 times ever. You’re also swimming near the ship channel entry to one of the country’s largest ports. I only go to Padre Island for my local beach fun.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:15 pm to BowDownToLSU
That’s why I don’t frick with Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama water. Florida is the only state I mess with when it come to beaches.
This post was edited on 7/11/21 at 1:20 pm
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:16 pm to BowDownToLSU
Holly Beach says "hold my beer"
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:19 pm to BowDownToLSU
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Nueces Bay Causeway Beach
More like Deuces Bay amirite?
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:20 pm to Klark Kent
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care to guess how many lakes in Texas are natural and not man made?
1. Caddo.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:20 pm to BowDownToLSU
Guess it's better than shitting on the sidewalk.
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:29 pm to BowDownToLSU
You mean the animals just crap in the water?
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:55 pm to Byrdybyrd05
You think Florida water is immune to such? You do realize that the water in the Gulf is all mixed up, right? With all the rain and flooding, sewage is spilling in Alabama's rivers too. Alabama is right next to Florida. Do you think their water stops at the state line? 
Posted on 7/11/21 at 1:58 pm to Sao
winner winner, chicken dinner. Well done Sao.
That fact sorta blew my mind when i first was told this.
That fact sorta blew my mind when i first was told this.
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