Jackson, MS – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ), through its Beach Monitoring Program, has lifted the beach water contact advisory for Gulfport East Beach. Water samples show the area has reached acceptable bacteria levels.

Beach water contact advisories were been issued for Pass Christian West Beach, Pass Christian Central Beach, and Gulfport Harbor Beach. Three other advisories remain in effect.

The beaches themselves are not closed; however, there may be an increased risk of illness associated with swimming in these areas. When water samples show that bacteria levels are safe for contact, the advisories will be lifted.

The advisory is lifted for:

  • Gulfport East Beach — the affected area is from Tegarden Ave. east to Anniston Ave. (Station 11)

An advisory has been issued for:

  • Pass Christian West Beach — the affected area is from Fort Henry Ave. east to Elliot St. (Station 5)
  • Pass Christian Central Beach — the affected area is from Henderson Ave. east to Hiern Ave. (Station 6)
  • Gulfport Harbor Beach — the affected area is from 20th Ave. east to Thornton Ave. (Station 9)

Advisories remain in effect for:

  • Pass Christian East Beach — the affected area is from Espy Ave. east to Hayden Ave. (Station 7)
  • Long Beach — the affected area is from Oak Garden Ave. east to Girard Ave. (Station 7A)
  • Gulfport West Beach — the affected area is from Marie Ave. east to Camp Ave. (Station 8)

Swimmers are reminded that the Beach Task Force has a standing recommendation that swimming should not occur during or within 24 hours of a significant rainfall.

More information about the Mississippi Beach Monitoring Program and the location of beach sampling stations is available here.

To be included in a public group list to receive beach advisories directly, fill out a contact form, or text “MDEQbeach” to (833)259-4545, or follow MDEQ on Twitter: @MDEQ.

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