The Best and Worst Beaches for Water Quality in the U.S.

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Millions of Americans will be hitting the beach this summer, but when it comes to water quality, not all beaches are created equal.

According to a new report from the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), 10% of beaches in the U.S. contained bacterial levels that failed to meet the EPA's most protective benchmark for swimmer safety in 2013. The report found that water pollution continues to be an issue at many U.S. beaches

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“Sewage and contaminated runoff in the water should never ruin a family beach trip,” said Jon Devine, the senior attorney for NRDC. "There can be hidden dangers in many of our favorite waterways." Read more...

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