City Closes Part of West Beach Due to Elevated Bacteria Levels
The New Bedford Health Department has announced Thursday that part of West Beach has been closed to swimming today due to elevated bacteria levels.
Massachusetts Research and Policy Center
State Finds Unsafe Levels of Fecal Bacteria at Over 200 Beaches
State researchers and environmental advocates say unsafe levels of pollution was detected in the waters of more than 200 beach locations in the state last year.