Polluted beach water, they said, makes swimmers sick and hurts coastal economies. “Illnesses associated with polluted beach water include stomach flu, skin rashes, pinkeye, respiratory infections, meningitis, and hepatitis. In addition to the health effects of polluted beach water, there may be deep financial impacts as well”, they said. “Polluted water puts these revenues at risk. “Protecting public health will require improved beach water monitoring and the closing of beaches when contamination is detected or suspected, rather than allowing people swim and get sick.

Source: The Guardian December 30, 2019 00:11 UTC