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Precautionary advisory lifted for ocean swimming sites from Fort Fisher to Fort Macon
State officials today lifted a precautionary advisory against swimming for ocean beaches from Fort Fisher to Fort Macon.
Excessive rains, flooding from Hurricane Dorian may cause high bacteria levels in coastal waters
State recreational water quality officials are advising the public to avoid swimming in all coastal waters of North Carolina following Hurricane Dorian. Residents and visitors should avoid swimming in all coastal waters until testing indicates bacteria levels meet state and federal standards.
Precautionary water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side area in Swansboro
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a precautionary swimming advisory along the waterfront in Swansboro.
Precautionary water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side area in Swansboro
State recreational water quality officials today issued a precautionary advisory warning the public against swimming along the waterfront in Swansboro between the White Oak River Bridge and the Intracoastal Waterway beacon #49.
Water quality swimming advisory lifted for sound-side site in Dare County
The sign advising against swimming, skiing or otherwise coming into contact with the water has been removed.
Water quality swimming advisory issued for sound-side site in Dare County
An advisory against swimming was posted today at a sound-side site in Dare County where state recreational water quality officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards.
Water quality swimming advisory lifted for two sound-side sites in Pamlico County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted water quality swimming advisories for two sound-side swimming areas in Pamlico County.
Water quality swimming advisories issued for two sound-side sites in Pamlico County
An advisory against swimming was posted today at two sound-side sites in Pamlico County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s recreational water quality standards.
Precautionary swimming advisory lifted for sound-side swimming area in Carteret County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a precautionary swimming advisory for an area in Carteret County. The advisory was lifted because pumping has ceased, and dredge material is no longer being placed on the beach.
Water quality swimming alert lifted for sound–side site in Beaufort County
State recreational water quality officials today lifted a water quality swimming alert at a sound-side site in Beaufort County.

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