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Assateague Coastkeeper Working to keep our waters swimmable, fishable and drinkable

10/10/2026

Your Assateague Coastkeeper is always hard at work to spread ACTs mission - ‘ Clean Water for All.’

Yahoo! This is our final week of bacteria monitoring for the season. Thank you all for supporting the program!Assateag...
11/09/2026

Yahoo! This is our final week of bacteria monitoring for the season. Thank you all for supporting the program!

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 09.09.26 are now available on Swim Guide! https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.

Following storms since samples were taken, ACT advises caution for 48hrs after any significant rain event.Assateague Coa...
04/09/2026

Following storms since samples were taken, ACT advises caution for 48hrs after any significant rain event.

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 09.02.26 are now available on Swim Guide! https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.

Bacteria levels are low, but be mindful swimming for 48 hours after significant rain events. See you out there.Assateag...
21/08/2026

Bacteria levels are low, but be mindful swimming for 48 hours after significant rain events. See you out there.

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 08.19.26 are now available on Swim Guide! https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.

Those dog days of summer are meant for being on the water!Bacteria levels are low, but be mindful swimming for 48 hours ...
14/08/2026

Those dog days of summer are meant for being on the water!

Bacteria levels are low, but be mindful swimming for 48 hours after significant rain events. See you out there.

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 08.05.26 are now available on Swim Guide! https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.

Those dog days of summer are here! Bacterial levels are dropping following a period of heavy rainfall, but as always, b...
07/08/2026

Those dog days of summer are here!

Bacterial levels are dropping following a period of heavy rainfall, but as always, be mindful in the upper reaches of the tributaries of Isle of Wight Bay for 48 hours after major rain events.

Have a ton of fun out on the water. We'll see you out there!

Heavy rain and wind on Wednesday 08.05.26 prevented us from reaching 3 of our testing sites.

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 08.05.26 are now available on Swim Guide! https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.

Following two weeks of heavy rain, Bacteria Levels remain elevated in the upper reaches of our coastal tributaries follo...
31/07/2026

Following two weeks of heavy rain, Bacteria Levels remain elevated in the upper reaches of our coastal tributaries following heavy rains earlier this week 🛑 Use caution when on the water and swimming, and make sure you rinse with clean water after all on-water fun!

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 07.29.26 are now available on Swim Guide! https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.

Bacteria Levels are HIGH in the upper reaches of our coastal tributaries following heavy rains earlier this week 🛑 If yo...
24/07/2026

Bacteria Levels are HIGH in the upper reaches of our coastal tributaries following heavy rains earlier this week 🛑 If you are out on the water this weekend, make sure you are rinsing off and avoiding water contact if you have open wounds.

Use caution, and avoid letting pets play in the water this weekend.

Levels will return to normal in the coming days.

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 07.22.26 are now available on Swim Guide! https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.

Please take results with a grain of salt -- we have had a significant rain event between when these samples were taken a...
10/07/2026

Please take results with a grain of salt -- we have had a significant rain event between when these samples were taken and when they were finished processing. Major rain events typically come with heightened bacteria levels in the upper reaches of our tributaries.

Have fun on the water, but exercise caution if you are up in the headwaters of any of the major tributaries on Isle of Wight where we sample.

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 07.08.26 are now available on Swim Guide!

https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.

Happy 4th of July Weekend!!As temperatures continue to climb we will see elevated bacteria levels in the coming days -- ...
03/07/2026

Happy 4th of July Weekend!!

As temperatures continue to climb we will see elevated bacteria levels in the coming days -- concentrated in the upper headwaters of our tributaries. However, areas in the open Bay are showing perfect levels for swimming and fishing! Enjoy the weekend.

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 07.01.26 are now available on Swim Guide!

https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.

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