UPDATE: The city of Norfolk Government announced Wednesday afternoon that the swimming advisory has been lifted. The city deemed the bacteria levels are now safe for swimming.
The Norfolk Department of Public Health issued a Swimming Advisory for Captain’s Quarters Park in Ocean View. The advisory was issued due to bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state water quality standard, unless indicated otherwise.
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To learn more about how our local waters are tested for bacteria, News 3's John Hood spoke with a group of people who test beaches in Norfolk. The team says it tests for high levels of enterococci bacteria, which is commonly found in animal waste. They said while it may not cause an illness itself, it is correlated with other viruses and diseases.
For more information on beach water testing, click here.
This article will be updated throughout the week with updates on local swim advisories.
