What to do if your beach is not monitored regularly

Avoid swimming after a heavy rain.
Look for storm drains along the beach. Don’t swim near them.
Look for trash and such other signs of pollution as oil slicks in the water. These kinds of pollutants may indicate the presence of disease-causing microorganisms that may also have been washed into the water.
If you think your beach water is contaminated, contact your local health or environmental protection officials. It is important for them to know about suspected beach water contamination so they can protect citizens from exposure.