After rainfall of 1/2 inch or more, all Anne Arundel County beaches are under a no swimming/no direct water contact advisory for at least 48 hours due to predicted elevated bacteria levels from rainwater runoff and increased health risks. Do not swim in cloudy, murky water. During the summer swim season, the Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Program will resume its routine sampling following the 48-hour period.
The Department of Health warns against swimming to any individual who has an ear infection, a perforated eardrum, open cuts, scratches or skin lesions, or a compromised immune system. Do not swim in water areas where there is a fish kill or where there are any dead animals.
EPA Acceptable Level
The acceptable level for swimming and other direct water contact is determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Maryland Department of the Environment and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health. For bodies of water that the Department samples, the acceptable level of enterococci bacteria is 104 or fewer bacteria colonies per 100 milliliters of water.
Recreational Water Quality is tested from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Recreational Water Quality Report
Key:
- These samples were collected after rainfall less than a 1/2 inch which may cause high counts
- Location being resampled to verify and assess the high bacteria counts. An advisory may be issued when results do not meet acceptable levels for two consecutive collections.
- An advisory against swimming and other direct water contact has been issued due to a high enterococci count or due to known source of pollution from hazardous debris.
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Arundel on the BayDate Sample Taken06/12/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
- Bay Ridge at Bay DriveDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count8EPA Acceptable Level104
- Bay Ridge at Lake OgletonDate Sample Taken06/12/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count76EPA Acceptable Level104
- Bay Ridge at River DriveDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Beverly Triton Nature ParkDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count31EPA Acceptable Level104
- Cape St. Claire at Persimmon PointDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count7EPA Acceptable Level104
- Cedarhurst on the BayDate Sample Taken06/26/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Chesapeake Bay FoundationDate Sample Taken06/12/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
- FairhavenDate Sample Taken06/26/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count69EPA Acceptable Level104
- Franklin ManorDate Sample Taken06/26/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Herrington Harbor SouthDate Sample Taken06/26/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count350EPA Acceptable Level104
- Highland BeachDate Sample Taken06/12/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Oyster HarborDate Sample Taken06/12/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sandy Point (East Beach)Date Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count18EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sandy Point (Middle Beach)Date Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count37EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sandy Point (South Beach)Date Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Saunders PointDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count14EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- BayberryDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Camp WhipporwhillDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count31EPA Acceptable Level104
- Cape ArthurDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count3EPA Acceptable Level104
- Cape St. Claire at Lake ClaireDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count29EPA Acceptable Level104
- Hunters HarborDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count25EPA Acceptable Level104
- Magothy ManorDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count19EPA Acceptable Level104
- Moorings on the MagothyDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
- Mountain Point at Gibson IslandDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Shore AcresDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sylvan ViewDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count12EPA Acceptable Level104
- Tar Cove at Sillery BayDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count19EPA Acceptable Level104
- Twin HarborsDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Upper Magothy BeachDate Sample Taken06/26/2024Frequency of SamplesMonthlyEnterococci Count36EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Atlantic Marina ResortDate Sample Taken06/26/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count26EPA Acceptable Level104
- Bayside BeachDate Sample Taken06/26/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count10EPA Acceptable Level104
- Ft. Smallwood ParkDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count10EPA Acceptable Level104
- Stoney Community BeachDate Sample Taken05/02/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count32EPA Acceptable Level104
- Venice on the BayDate Sample Taken06/26/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Camp WabannaDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
- Ponder CoveDate Sample Taken06/26/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count17EPA Acceptable Level104
- YMCA Camp LettsDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Annapolis SailingDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Arden on the Severn at OakviewDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Arden on the Severn at PullenDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
- Arden on the Severn at Shore EndDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Arden on the Severn at Valentine CreekDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
- Carrollton Manor on the SevernDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count8EPA Acceptable Level104
- Colchester on the SevernDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Epping ForestDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
- Herald HarborDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Hollywood on the SevernDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Linstead on the SevernDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Olde Severna ParkDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Palisades on the SevernDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Pines on the SevernDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count5EPA Acceptable Level104
- Round Bay at Round Bay RoadDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Round Bay Main BeachDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sherwood Forest BeachDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sherwood Forest PierDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count8EPA Acceptable Level104
- South River Park Citizen Assoc (Beach)Date Sample Taken05/02/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count44EPA Acceptable Level104
- South River Park Citizen Assoc (Pier 7)Date Sample Taken05/02/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count12EPA Acceptable Level104
- West Severna ParkDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Whitneys LandingDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count5EPA Acceptable Level104
- Winchester on the SevernDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Cape St. JohnDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count30EPA Acceptable Level104
- Chestnut HillsDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count5EPA Acceptable Level104
- Edgewater Beach Sunny SectionDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count5EPA Acceptable Level104
- Glebe HeightsDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesMonthlyEnterococci Count28EPA Acceptable Level104
- Glen IsleDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Hillsmere ShoresDate Sample Taken06/12/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count56EPA Acceptable Level104
- Loch Haven BeachDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count54EPA Acceptable Level104
- Londontown at ArundelDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count50EPA Acceptable Level104
- Londontown at DelmarDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
- Londontown at HighlandDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count46EPA Acceptable Level104
- Londontown at MidlandDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count33EPA Acceptable Level104
- Londontown at Silver RunDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count53EPA Acceptable Level104
- Mayo Beach ParkDate Sample Taken06/24/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Selby on the BayDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- South River HeightsDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count7EPA Acceptable Level104
- Turkey Point at Selby BayDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count132EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Elizabeths LandingDate Sample Taken06/26/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count9EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sunset BeachDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Admiral HeightsDate Sample Taken06/12/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count5EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Avalon ShoresDate Sample Taken06/26/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count22EPA Acceptable Level104
- West River Methodist CampDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count96EPA Acceptable Level104
- WesteleeDate Sample Taken06/18/2024Frequency of SamplesMonthlyEnterococci Count12EPA Acceptable Level104
The Department also operates a 24 hour automated test results phone line at 410-222-7999. For information on the sampling program, call the Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Program at 410-222-7241.
More information can be found at Maryland Healthy Beaches.