SABINE PASS, Texas — A beach advisory has been issued for beaches at Sea Rim State Park after elevated levels of bacteria were found.
The advisory was issued by Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick.
Water samples collected at locations on March 1, 2023 were found to have elevated levels of the Enterococcus bacteria, according to the advisory.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency considers anything over 104 colonies to be unsafe.
Lamar University will continue to test and monitor the water. Based upon their results, further advisories will be issued as necessary.
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