Water quality swimming advisories lifted for two sites in Dare County

State recreational water quality officials today lifted water quality swimming advisories at two sites in Dare County.

The advisories were lifted because water testing shows that bacteria levels have dropped below the state’s and Environmental Protection Agency’s standards set for swimming and water play. However, state officials continue to urge the public to avoid swimming or wading in low-lying areas impacted by storm surge that is predicted to occur from Hurricane Erin.

Both advisories were for areas in Kill Devil Hills. The first was posted on Aug. 5 at the sound-side swimming area in Colington Harbour located at the end of Colington Drive, and the second was posted on Aug. 12 at the public beach access at E.

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