List of Norfolk, Hampton beaches under swim advisories

UPDATE 2:00 p.m. Wednesday:

Swim advisories have been lifted for Hilton Park and Anderson Park beaches.

Original story:

A swimming advisory has been issued for several beaches in Hampton and Norfolk after bacteria was detected in the water, according to authorities.

The Hampton Health District and the Norfolk Department of Public Health both released advisories Tuesday after enterococci bacteria were detected in local waters.

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The bacteria is considered an indicator of the presence of other disease-causing bacteria and is linked to fecal contamination.

The advisories were made for the following beaches:

• Buckroe Beach South at the end of South Resort Road by the James T Wilson Fishing Pier in Hampton
• East Community Beach in Norfolk
• 5th Bay in Norfolk
• Capeview in Norfolk
• North Community Beach in Norfolk
• Ocean View Park in Norfolk
• Sarah Constant in Norfolk
• 10th View in Norfolk
• 13th View in Norfolk
• Captain's Quarters in Norfolk

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Authorities said that signs have been posted to alert the public to these advisories, and they said that they expected the bacteria levels to decrease before the 4th of July holiday weekend.

The high levels are believed to be the result of recent rainfall, authorities said.

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