High Bacteria Levels Spark Beach Closures Along The Jersey Shore: See Where

Heavy rain over the Fourth of July weekend sent bacteria levels spiking at Jersey Shore beaches, and four spots now have full swimming bans in place after two consecutive days of tests showed Enterococci counts above the state’s 104-colonies-per-100-milliliters threshold. The closed beaches are The Terrace in Sea Girt, the Highlands Recreation Center beach in Atlantic Highlands, L Street Beach in Belmar, and Stockton Avenue beach on Long Beach Island. Swimming in water with elevated Enterococci levels can cause stomach issues, skin rashes, earaches, and other symptoms, so check current advisories before heading to the shore.