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UPDATE: Recreational Water Advisory Lifted at Deauville Beach/Cape Henlopen State Park
Location: Deauville Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park) As of this afternoon the recreational water advisory has been lifted at Deauville Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park) following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Recreational Water Advisory Reason: Bacteria Location: Deauville…
Read MoreUPDATE: Recreational Water Advisory Lifted at Cape Henlopen Main Beach/Cape Henlopen State Park
UPDATE 7/30/25: As of late this afternoon, July 30th, the Recreational Water Advisory has been lifted for聽 聽Cape Henlopen Main Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park) The recreational water advisory was lifted following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original Post:…
Read MoreUPDATE: Recreational Water Advisory Lifted for Cape Henlopen Main Beach
UPDATE– 7/24/25:聽 Type: Recreational Water Advisory Lift Reason: Other Location: Cape Henlopen Main Beach (Cape Henlopen State Park) As of 4:30 p.m., the Recreational Water Advisory at Cape Henlopen Main Beach was lifted聽following a resample which showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard. For more information go to https://recwaters.dnrec.delaware.gov Original…
Read MoreUPDATED: Recreational Water Advisory LIFTED for Beach at Rehoboth Avenue
UPDATED – 07/04/25 – DNREC has lifted this swimming advisory. A re-test was conducted July 3, and following a 24-hour lab test, the water sample from Rehoboth Avenue showed the level of fecal indicator bacteria was now below the standard.聽聽 ================================================= ORIGINAL STORY – 07/03/25 – The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC)…
Read MoreUPDATED: Water Quality Advisory LIFTED for Bethany Beach
UPDATED – 08/11/23 – 6pm – Swimming Advisory for Bethany Beach is cancelled as of 4:30 p.m. on 8/11/2023 ====================================================== A water quality advisory has been issued for Bethany Beach following indicator bacterial results which were above the recreational water quality standard. These bacteria most likely originate from wildlife sources.聽Increased rainfall, waves or wildlife feeding…
Read MoreRecreational Water Advisory Issued for Portions of Rehoboth Beach
A recreational water advisory has been issued for a portion of beach in Rehoboth Beach due to high enterococcus levels. According to the Department of Natural Resources, swimmers are cautioned about the possible presence of potentially harmful bacteria in the water between Pennsylvania Avenue and Stockley Street. The bacteria most likely came from wildlife sources.…
Read MoreDNREC Issues Recreational Water Advisory for Bethany Beach
A recreational water advisory has been issued for Bethany Beach,According to the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, elevated levels of bacteria were found in water samples that were taken Wednesday at Garfield Parkway. The beach is open, but swimmers are advised to use caution and / or avoid prolonged periods in the water.Onshore ocean flows…
Read MoreUPDATED: DNREC CANCELS Water Quality Advisory in Rehoboth Beach
UPDATED – 3pm – 7/29/22 – Rehoboth Beach officials say that a DNREC water advisory for swimmers in Rehoboth Beach between Baltimore Avenue to Stockley Street has been terminated. A follow up test has been conducted and no elevated levels of bacteria found. ================================================================ Elevated levels of bacteria found in a water sample have led…
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