Don’t swim at these 3 Alabama coastal spots, health officials warn
The sites under a swim advisory in Baldwin County are the Fairhope Public Beach, Gulf State Park Pavillion and Orange Street Pier/Beach.
Mason Reed 
If you are planning a trip to the coast, you may want to rethink your swimming destination. Health officials have issued swim advisories for three locations in Baldwin County following water quality testing conducted this past Thursday.
Affected Coastal Spots
According to the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM), the following sites are currently under advisory:
- Fairhope Public Beach
- Gulf State Park Pavilion
- Orange Street Pier/Beach
Repeat testing at these Mobile Bay sites revealed elevated bacteria levels, which can lead to an increased risk of illness for swimmers. These results come from a collaborative monitoring program between ADEM and the Alabama Department of Public Health that tracks water quality across 25 public recreational areas along the coast.
What Happens Next
Officials intend to draw new water samples from the affected locations for further testing. As reported by 205focus.com, high bacteria counts are often the result of heavy rainstorms, which can trigger runoff accumulation and potential sewage system overflows. Stay tuned for further updates as more information becomes available regarding these beach advisories. You can find more context on how these events unfold in previous environmental reports.
