NORFOLK, Va. – The Norfolk Department of Health issued a swimming advisory Wednesday at Captain’s Quarters Park on 800 Little Bay Avenue. The advisory was lifted Thursday afternoon.
The swimming advisory was issued due to high levels of bacteria found in the water.
Water sampling and testing conducted Tuesday showed enterocci bacteria levels that exceeded state water quality standards. Enterocci bacteria are commonly found in the feces of warm-blooded animals, including humans.
While enterocci bacteria does not cause illness, people swimming or playing in waters with bacteria levels higher than the state standards have an increased risk of getting sick.
Signs were posted to alert the public of the advisories.
The Environmental Health Division of the Department of Public Heath samples Captain’s Quarters beach water on a weekly basis during swimming season, from mid-May to mid-October.
For additional information on these Swimming Advisories, contact the Norfolk Department of Public Health Environmental Division at 757-683-2712.
