2020 tests show 90% unsafe water results at multiple Texas beaches due to high fecal contamination.
A recent report by environmenttexas.org reveals that several Texas beaches, including Cole Park Beach, Ropes Park Beach, Corpus Christi Marina, and Sargent Beach, have unsafe water levels due to high fecal contamination. In 2020, these beaches had unsafe water results in over 90% of their tests. Swimming or fishing in contaminated waters can lead to gastrointestinal illness, respiratory diseases, ear and eye infections, and skin rashes.
April 13, 2024
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