MDEQ Lifts One Water Contact Advisory and Issues One


The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, lifted a water contact advisory Wednesday for sampling station 8. The agency also issued an advisory for station 10. Advisories are still in effect for stations 1, 7, 11, and 15.

MDEQ Issues Two Water Contact Advisories


The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, issued water contact advisories Tuesday for sampling stations 1 and 11. These segments of beach are not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in these areas. Advisories are still in effect for stations 7, 8, and 15.