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WARNING: Bradenton.com | 07/17/2008 | No-swimming advisory for Bradenton Beach
BRADENTON BEACH - A no-swimming advisory has been issued at Bradenton Beach due to high bacterial levels.
Bacteria readings collected over the past five weeks are above the Environmental Protection Agency's recommended level for swimming, said Tom Larkin, environmental manager for Manatee County.
Larkin said the water is at risk for transmitting infectious disease.
"We're advising people not to get into the water and swim because there's an increased chance of people getting a disease if they have open cuts," Larkin said.
The high bacteria levels came from the beach area near the intersection of Gulf Drive and Cortez Road.
Coquina Beach, Manatee Beach, Bayfront Park, Longboat Key are still safe for swimming.
Excessive rainfall and bird feces is to blame for the infected water at Bradenton Beach.
Larkin said a nearby erosion jetty has become a perch for seagulls and pelicans.
The recent heavy rainfall, Larkin said has likely been washing bird feces into the water.
BRADENTON BEACH - A no-swimming advisory has been issued at Bradenton Beach due to high bacterial levels.
Bacteria readings collected over the past five weeks are above the Environmental Protection Agency's recommended level for swimming, said Tom Larkin, environmental manager for Manatee County.
Larkin said the water is at risk for transmitting infectious disease.
"We're advising people not to get into the water and swim because there's an increased chance of people getting a disease if they have open cuts," Larkin said.
The high bacteria levels came from the beach area near the intersection of Gulf Drive and Cortez Road.
Coquina Beach, Manatee Beach, Bayfront Park, Longboat Key are still safe for swimming.
Excessive rainfall and bird feces is to blame for the infected water at Bradenton Beach.
Larkin said a nearby erosion jetty has become a perch for seagulls and pelicans.
The recent heavy rainfall, Larkin said has likely been washing bird feces into the water.