Current swimming advisories in Hampton Roads & NENC

ACTIVE ADVISORIES:

VIRGINIA:

• July 24: A swimming advisory has been issued for the Virginia Beach Oceanfront from 22nd to 37th St. due to bacteria levels above safe swimming levels. The city says swimming in that area is prohibited.
• July 24: A swimming advisory was issued for Huntington Beach in Newport News.
• July 24: A swimming advisory was issued for Guard Shore on the Eastern Shore.
• July 17: a swimming advisory for Hilton Beach in Newport News remains in effect as of July 24.

NORTH CAROLINA:

No current swimming advisories.

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 doesn’t close the water to swimmers — it just 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.

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 here .

To view the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s list of swimming advisories, click here .

For information on North Carolina Algal Blooms, click here .

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