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Beach Advisory Results
Should the water quality results from a beach site or other monitored stream site exceed the CNMI Water Quality Microbial Standards, a Public Beach Advisory, or "red flag" is posted in social media, such as it is here on the DEQ website, and on the CNMI Waters Facebook page. It is also emailed to various agencies and individuals who ask to be on the email list, and faxed to local papers for publication. Red Flag placards are also posted on beach signs located at Saipan's most frequented beaches.
If a "red flag" occurs in an area that is highly used, like in front of hotels, WQS/NPS staff will go to the beach that same day to resample the beach. This allows BECQ to notify the public as soon as possible when potential pathogens are no longer present and it is once again safe to recreate in these waters.
Many of the selected beach sites have been monitored continuously since the late 1980's. That is why some beach sites bare the name of an old hotel that has since been renamed under new ownership. The original site names are used to ensure that these sites remain associated with historical data kept within the BECQ database and in the US EPA databases, and US EPA BEACON website. You can visit the US EPA BEACON website to view historical information about your favorite beach site or you can review the last two years of water quality information in the biennial CNMI 305(b) and 303(d) Water Quality Assessment Integrated Report. Below you will find the most recent listing of water quality results collected by the WQS/NPS staff.
Beach Advisory Signs
Marine Quality Report for the week of May 04, 2022
MANAGAHA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzes water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns the following sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of May 03, 2022
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzed marine water samples collected from Saipan's recreational western beaches and storm drainages every week as part of a regularly scheduled sampling program. None of the samples collected from Saipan's west beaches contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 28, 2022
MANAGAHA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzes water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns the following sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 27, 2022
TINIAN BEACHES MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected this week from Tinian's recreational beaches and storm drainages. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| LEPROSARIUM I (T05) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 26, 2022
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzed marine water samples collected from Saipan's recreational western beaches and storm drainages every week as part of a regularly scheduled sampling program. None of the samples collected from Saipan's west beaches contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 21, 2022
ROTA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzed marine water samples collected from Rota's recreational beaches and storm drainages this week. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 20, 2022
ROTA MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Rota's recreational beaches and storm drainages. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
- DIST #2 DRAINAGE (R07)
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 20, 2022
TINIAN BEACHES MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected this week from Tinian's recreational beaches and storm drainages. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| LEPROSARIUM I (T05) |
| LEPROSARIUM II (T06) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 19, 2022
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| GROTTO (NEB01) | DRAINAGE #2 (WB20) |
| TANAPAG MEETING HALL (WB07) | GARAPAN FISHING BASE (WB21) |
| AMP DRAINAGE (WB12.1) | DRAINAGE #3 (WB23) |
| GRANDVRIO HOTEL (WB19) | GARAPAN BEACH (WB22) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 14, 2022
TINIAN MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzed (10) water samples collected from Tinian’s recreational beaches and storm water drainages this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 13, 2022
MANAGAHA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzes water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns the following sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 12, 2022
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| AMP DRAINAGE (WB12.1) |
| GARAPAN FISHING BASE (WB21) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 07, 2022
MANAGAHA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzes water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns the following sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 06, 2022
SAIPAN EAST BEACHES MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzes water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns the following sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 06, 2022
TINIAN MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzed (10) water samples collected from Tinian’s recreational beaches and storm water drainages this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of April 05, 2022
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| AMP DRAINAGE (WB12.1) |
| GARAPAN FISHING BASE (WB21) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 31, 2022
MANAGAHA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzes water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns the following sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 29, 2022
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| OUTER COVE MARINA (WB13) |
| SMILING COVE MARINA (WB12) |
| AMP DRAINAGE (WB12.1) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 29, 2022
TINIAN MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzed (10) water samples collected from Tinian’s recreational beaches and storm water drainages this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 22, 2022
TINIAN MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzed (10) water samples collected from Tinian’s recreational beaches and storm water drainages this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 22, 2022
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| PAUPAU (WB02) |
| CENTRAL REPAIR (WB08) |
| AMP DRAINAGE (WB12.1) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 17, 2022
MANAGAHA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzes water samples collected from Managaha’s recreational beaches and dock as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected this week contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 17, 2022
ROTA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzed marine water samples collected from Rota's recreational beaches and storm drainages this week. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 16, 2022
TINIAN BEACHES MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected this week from Tinian's recreational beaches and storm drainages. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| UNAI BABUI (T03) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 15, 2022
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| SMILING COVE MARINA (WB12) |
| AMP DRAINAGE (WB12.1) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 10, 2022
MANAGAHA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzes water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns the following sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 09, 2022
SAIPAN EAST BEACHES MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Bureau of Environmental and Coastal Quality (BECQ) analyzes water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentration of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, BECQ assigns the following sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 08, 2022
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages every week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| CENTRAL REPAIR (WB08) |
| SEA PLANE RAMP (WB09) |
| PIC BEACH (WB36) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 04, 2022
ROTA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Rota's recreational beaches and storm drainages. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment , which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a "RED FLAG" and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| DIST #2 Drainage (R07) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 03, 2022
MANAGAHA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from 11 of Managaha’s recreational beaches and dock this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, DEQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites as . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of March 01, 2022
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages on the west coast weekly . Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| PAUPAU BEACH (WB02) |
| TANAPAG MEETING HALL (WB07) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of November 16, 2021
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages on the west coast weekly. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| TANAPAG MEETING HALL (WB07) |
| OUTERCOVE MARINA (WB13) |
| SMILING COVE MARINA (WB12) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of November 10, 2021
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages on the west coast weekly. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| TANAPAG MEETING HALL (WB07) |
| SEA PLANE RAMP (WB09) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of November 09, 2021
MANAGAHA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from 11 of Managaha’s recreational beaches and dock this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, DEQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites aa . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of November 09, 2021
MANAGAHA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from 11 of Managaha’s recreational beaches and dock this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, DEQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites aa . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of November 09, 2021
TINIAN MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from 10 of Tinian’s recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, DEQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of November 03, 2021
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages on the west coast weekly. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| PLUMERIA RESORT (WB05) | SEA PLANE RAMP (WB09) | AMP DRAINAGE (WB12.1) |
| GARAPAN BEACH (WB22) | AQUA RESORT (WB06) | DPW CHANNEL (WB10) |
| GRANDVRIO HOTEL (WB19) | CHALAN LAULAU (WB24) | TANAPAG MEETING HALL (WB07) |
| PEACE PARK (WB11.2) | DRAINAGE #2 (WB20) | CENTRAL REPAIR SHOP (WB08) |
| SMILING COVE MARINA (WB12) | DRAINAGE #3 (WB23) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of November 02, 2021
TINIAN MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from 10 of Tinian’s recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, DEQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 28, 2021
SAIPAN EAST BEACH MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
- JEFFERY'S BEACH (NEB03)
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 27, 2021
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages on the west coast weekly. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| PLUMERIA HOTEL (WB05) | OUTERCOVE MARINA (WB13) |
| TANAPAG MEETING HALL (WB07) | SMILING COVE MARINA (WB12) |
| SEA PLANE RAMP (WB09) | INOS PEACE PARK (WB11.2) |
| DPW CHANNEL (WB10) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 21, 2021
SAIPAN EAST BEACH MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
- SOUTH LAULAU (SEB03)
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 19, 2021
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages on the west coast weekly. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| SAN ROQUE SCHOOL (WB04) | OUTERCOVE MARINA (WB13) |
| TANAPAG MEETING HALL (WB07) | SMILING COVE MARINA (WB12) |
| SEA PLANE RAMP (WB09) | AMP DRAINAGE (WB12.1) |
| DPW CHANNEL (WB10) | HYATT (WB15) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 15, 2021
TINIAN MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from 10 of Tinian’s recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, DEQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 14, 2021
SAIPAN EAST BEACH MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
- HIDDEN BEACH (NEB07)
- JEFFERY'S BEACH (NEB03)
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 14, 2021
ROTA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Rota's recreational beaches and storm drainages. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
- DIST #2 DRAINAGE (R07)
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 13, 2021
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages on the west coast weekly. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| TANAPAG MEETING HALL (WB07) | AMP DRAINAGE (WB12.1) |
| CK DIST. #4 LALLY BEACH (WB32) | CHALAN PIAO BEACH (WB33) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 08, 2021
MANAGAHA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from 11 of Managaha’s recreational beaches and dock this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, DEQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!Marine Quality Report for the week of October 07, 2021
ROTA MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Rota's recreational beaches and storm drainages. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
- WEST HARBOR MARINA (R06)
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 15, 2021
TINIAN MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from 10 of Tinian’s recreational beaches this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, DEQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 14, 2021
SAIPAN EAST BEACH MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's east and south recreational beaches this week. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
- HIDDEN BEACH (NEB07)
- JEFFERY'S BEACH (NEB03)
ROTA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Rota's recreational beaches and storm drainages. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
- DIST #2 DRAINAGE (R07)
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 13, 2021
SAIPAN WEST BEACH MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Saipan's west coast recreational beaches and storm drainages on the west coast weekly. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
| TANAPAG MEETING HALL (WB07) | AMP DRAINAGE (WB12.1) |
| CK DIST. #4 LALLY BEACH (WB32) | CHALAN PIAO BEACH (WB33) |
Marine Quality Report for the week of October 08, 2021
MANAGAHA MARINE WATER QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from 11 of Managaha’s recreational beaches and dock this week as part of the regularly scheduled sampling. None of the samples collected contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria nor did they exceed the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. Therefore, DEQ assigns all of the sampled beach sites a . Enjoy our waters!Marine Quality Report for the week of October 07, 2021
ROTA MARINE QUALITY REPORT
The Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) analyzed water samples collected from Rota's recreational beaches and storm drainages. Samples collected from the following locations contained excessive concentrations of fecal indicator bacteria (enterococci) that exceeded the CNMI Marine Water Quality Standards. These bacteria can indicate the presence of human and animal waste in the water. However, studies have shown that storm water runoff in tropical environments may also contain these bacteria from the natural environment, which may not be directly associated with public health concerns. Therefore, In order to adequately address public health concerns, DEQ has given the following locations a and advises the public not to fish or swim within 300 feet of these locations for the next 48 hours or until otherwise notified.
- WEST HARBOR MARINA (R06)