U.S. Beachwater Seriously Polluted - Report

The water at American beaches was seriously polluted and jeopardized the health of swimmers last year, according to the National Resources Defense Council's (NRDC) 19th annual beach water quality report.
Using data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, NRDC’s report--Testing the Waters: A Guide to Water Quality at Vacation Beaches--confirms that U.S. beach waters continue to suffer from serious contamination--including human and animal waste--that can make people sick.
For the first time, the report this year explores the effects of climate change on beach water quality, revealing that climate change is expected t....