NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Peninsula Health District lifted the swimming advisory for Hilton Park Beach in Newport News on Wednesday.
Water samples collected Aug. 22, showed bacteria levels meeting state water quality standards, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
The VDH said that people swimming in recreational waters with higher levels of bacteria have an increased risk of developing gastrointestinal illness.
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Health officials to tell people to observe the following guidelines to enjoy swimming during the summer:
· Do not swim in water that looks stagnant, muddy, or smells unpleasant.
· Avoid swallowing river, stream, lakes, or other recreational water.
· Prevent direct contact between broken skin and recreational water.
· Avoid swimming in natural water bodies (rivers, streams, lakes, etc.) for several days after a heavy rainfall.
