America’s beach lovers contend with fecal contamination warnings on Labor Day weekend

Thousands of Americans are heading to beaches this Labor Day weekend, but many face swimming advisories due to unsafe levels of fecal contamination from bacteria, affecting locations from Florida to Maine. A report revealed that nearly two-thirds of U.S. beaches tested experienced unsafe contamination levels at least once, largely due to outdated sewage systems and severe weather events.

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