35 Beaches In The U.S. With The Cleanest Water For Swimming
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 2%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Gulf State Park Pavilion, Alabama
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 2%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Dauphin Island Public Beach, Alabama
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Newport Beach, 38th Street, California
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 1.2%
2011: 2%
2010: 0%
2009: 2%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Dewey Beach-Swedes, Delaware
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Bowman's Beach, Florida
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 1.9%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Coquina Beach South, Florida
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Fort Desoto North Beach, Florida
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Tybee Island North, Georgia
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 1.9%
2010: 0%
2009: 1.9%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Hapuna Beach St. Rec Area, Hawaii
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Po'ipu Beach Co. Park, Hawaii
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 1.2%
2010: 1.3%
2009: 1.1%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Wailea Beach Park, Hawaii
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 1.6%
2012: 0%
2011: 1.5%
2010: 0%
2009: 1.3%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Singing Beach, Massachusetts
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Point Lookout State Park, Maryland
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Assateague State Park, Maryland
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Hampton Beach State Park, New Hampshire
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0.6%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Wallis Sands Beach at Wallis Road, New Hampshire
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 1.2%
2011: 0%
2010: 1%
2009: 0.8%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Wallis Sands State Park, New Hampshire
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 1.2%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Washington (Margate) Beach, New Jersey
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
40th Street (Avalon) Beach, New Jersey
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
40th Street (Sea Isle City) Beach, New Jersey
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Stone Harbor at 96th Street Beach, New Jersey
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Upper Township at Webster Road, New Jersey
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Wildwood Crest at Orchard, New Jersey
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Broadway (Pt. Pleasant Beach), New Jersey
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Long Beach City, New York
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Beach at Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, North Carolina
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Ocean Pier at Main Street and Sunset Blvd, North Carolina
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Ocean Pier at Ocean Blvd and Crews Ave in Topsail Beach, North Carolina
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Ocean Pier at Salisbury Street in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Virginia Beach at 28th Street, Virginia
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Virginia Beach at 45th Street, Virginia
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Back Bay Beach, Virginia
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Virgina Beach, Little Island Beach North, Virginia
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council
Westhaven State Park, South Jetty, Washington
% of water quality samples that failed EPA health-protective standard
2013: 0%
2012: 0%
2011: 0%
2010: 0%
2009: 0%
NB: The Environmental Protection Agency introduced a tougher standard, the Beach Action Value (BAV), in 2013.
Source: Natural Resources Defense Council