37 Massachusetts beaches closed due to high bacterial levels posing health risks to swimmers.

Multiple US beaches are closed due to high levels of bacteria, posing a risk to swimmers' health. In Massachusetts, 37 beaches were closed due to "bacterial exceedance", with many testing positive for fecal bacteria. Beachgoers are warned not to swim or enter the water in these locations to avoid the risk of illness. Similar closures have occurred in California and New York, with high bacteria levels often linked to sewage or chemical spills.

July 01, 2024
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