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Vibrio Vulnificus Researchers believe the bacteria, a natural inhabitant not related to pollution, always has and always will exist throughout the lagoon year-round, with increasing abundance April to October.

Well, yes and no. It all depends on what you're willing to tolerate and/or risk. The New York State Department of Health claims that New York's waterways have never been cleaner. In fact, the health department says that the waterways today are the cleanest they have been since the Civil War era.

In fact, 95 percent of Santa Monica Beach consistently receives an “A” grade or above for water quality on average. The best beach and water quality is 100 yards to the left and right of the Santa Monica Pier, thanks to the City of Santa Monica's significant investments in pollution reduction.

Oceanside beaches are well staffed with lifeguards on duty throughout the year.

New Yorkers should avoid swimming or wading at Coney Island Beach: The popular swimming spot is contaminated with sewage or storm runoff – think fecal bacteria – that could get beachgoers dangerously sick, ing to an alert put out by the city.

Voted as one of the cleanest beaches near NYC, Long Beach is a pay-to-visit beach that definitely deserves a day of your time. Long Beach itself is known as the “City by the Sea” thanks to their combination of great oceanside activities as well as their gorgeous waterfront beach.

Samples show that beach water quality does not meet established standards. There have been a high number of illnesses or complaints about illness or injury. There are hazardous amounts of: Floatable debris.

The public beaches with the cleanest water testing results were Rockaway Beach (all 8 testing locations) in Queens, and Orchard Beach in the Bronx – both of which had a perfect score last year, with zero samples exceeding health standards (although it should be noted that Rockaway Beach had few samples available for ...