US beaches hit with fecal contamination warnings ahead of Labor Day weekend

Beaches from Florida to Maine under advisories, leading to closures at some of the most popular beach destinations

Beaches across the US are facing swimming caution advisories during the Labor Day holiday weekend due to water quality concerns caused by elevated levels of bacteria associated with fecal waste.

Beaches from Crystal River, Florida, to Ogunquit, Maine, have been under advisories this week, discouraging beachgoers from entering the water because the bacteria can cause gastrointestinal illness, rashes and nausea.

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