24-04-2025
Current swimming advisories in Hampton Roads & NENC
Swimming and other recreational activities in contaminated water can make people ill.
Swimming advisories are typically issued when water sample results exceed the State Water Quality Standard for bacteria in natural waters. State health agencies may also issue advisories after pollution incidents such as sewer overflows, chemical spills, or major storm events.
An advisory warns you that you face elevated risk. The risk is especially elevated for children, who are more likely to swallow the water, or those who have open wounds or weakened immune systems.
VIRGINIA:
No current swimming advisories.
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NORTH CAROLINA:
On April 24, the Dept. of Environmental Quality notified the public of a swimming advisory issued for an an area at Jockey's Ridge Sound-side Access in Nags Head. Test results of water samples exceeded the state and federal standards for bacteria levels.
This advisory is not a beach closing. Swimming advisories are for waters within 200 feet of the posted sign.
State officials will continue testing the site, and will remove the sign and notify the public again when the bacteria levels decrease to levels below the standards.
10 On Your Side will continue to update this page as advisories are added or lifted. Check back for updates.
To view the current list of swimming advisories provided by the Virginia Department of Health, click .
To view the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's list of swimming advisories, click .
For information on North Carolina Algal Blooms, click here.
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