After rainfall of 1/2 inch or more, all Anne Arundel County beaches are under a no swimming/no direct water contact advisory for at least 48 hours due to predicted elevated bacteria levels from rainwater runoff and increased health risks. Do not swim in cloudy, murky water. During the summer swim season, the Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Program will resume its routine sampling following the 48-hour period.
The Department of Health warns against swimming to any individual who has an ear infection, a perforated eardrum, open cuts, scratches or skin lesions, or a compromised immune system. Do not swim in water areas where there is a fish kill or where there are any dead animals.
EPA Acceptable Level
The acceptable level for swimming and other direct water contact is determined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Maryland Department of the Environment and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health. For bodies of water that the Department samples, the acceptable level of enterococci bacteria is 104 or fewer bacteria colonies per 100 milliliters of water.
Recreational Water Quality is tested from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Recreational Water Quality Report
Key:
- These samples were collected after rainfall less than a 1/2 inch which may cause high counts
- Location being resampled to verify and assess the high bacteria counts. An advisory may be issued when results do not meet acceptable levels for two consecutive collections.
- An advisory against swimming and other direct water contact has been issued due to a high enterococci count or due to known source of pollution from hazardous debris.
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Arundel on the BayDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Bay Ridge at Bay DriveDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count25EPA Acceptable Level104
- Bay Ridge at Lake OgletonDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Bay Ridge at River DriveDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count68EPA Acceptable Level104
- Beverly Triton Nature ParkDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count165EPA Acceptable Level104
- Cape St. Claire at Persimmon PointDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count5EPA Acceptable Level104
- Cedarhurst on the BayDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count7EPA Acceptable Level104
- Chesapeake Bay FoundationDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- FairhavenDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count395EPA Acceptable Level104
- Franklin ManorDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
- Herrington Harbor SouthDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count18EPA Acceptable Level104
- Highland BeachDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
- Oyster HarborDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sandy Point (East Beach)Date Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count633EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sandy Point (Middle Beach)Date Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count62EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sandy Point (South Beach)Date Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count66EPA Acceptable Level104
- Saunders PointDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- BayberryDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Camp WhipporwhillDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count5EPA Acceptable Level104
- Cape ArthurDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count12EPA Acceptable Level104
- Cape St. Claire at Lake ClaireDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count15EPA Acceptable Level104
- Hunters HarborDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Magothy ManorDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count7EPA Acceptable Level104
- Moorings on the MagothyDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Mountain Point at Gibson IslandDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Shore AcresDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sylvan ViewDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count31EPA Acceptable Level104
- Tar Cove at Sillery BayDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count39EPA Acceptable Level104
- Twin HarborsDate Sample Taken06/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Upper Magothy BeachDate Sample Taken07/16/2024Frequency of SamplesMonthlyEnterococci Count13EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Atlantic Marina ResortDate Sample Taken07/16/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count78EPA Acceptable Level104
- Bayside BeachDate Sample Taken07/16/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Ft. Smallwood ParkDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count354EPA Acceptable Level104
- Stoney Community BeachDate Sample Taken05/02/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count32EPA Acceptable Level104
- Venice on the BayDate Sample Taken07/16/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Camp WabannaDate Sample Taken07/08/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count5EPA Acceptable Level104
- Ponder CoveDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count28EPA Acceptable Level104
- YMCA Camp LettsDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Annapolis SailingDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count465EPA Acceptable Level104
- Arden on the Severn at OakviewDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count8EPA Acceptable Level104
- Arden on the Severn at PullenDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count45EPA Acceptable Level104
- Arden on the Severn at Shore EndDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count22EPA Acceptable Level104
- Arden on the Severn at Valentine CreekDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Carrollton Manor on the SevernDate Sample Taken07/16/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Colchester on the SevernDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count35EPA Acceptable Level104
- Epping ForestDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count2010EPA Acceptable Level104
- Herald HarborDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count31EPA Acceptable Level104
- Hollywood on the SevernDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count39EPA Acceptable Level104
- Linstead on the SevernDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count79EPA Acceptable Level104
- Olde Severna ParkDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count41EPA Acceptable Level104
- Palisades on the SevernDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
- Pines on the SevernDate Sample Taken07/16/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count52EPA Acceptable Level104
- Round Bay at Round Bay RoadDate Sample Taken07/16/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Round Bay Main BeachDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sherwood Forest BeachDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sherwood Forest PierDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count261EPA Acceptable Level104
- South River Park Citizen Assoc (Beach)Date Sample Taken05/02/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count44EPA Acceptable Level104
- South River Park Citizen Assoc (Pier 7)Date Sample Taken05/02/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count12EPA Acceptable Level104
- West Severna ParkDate Sample Taken07/16/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Whitneys LandingDate Sample Taken07/09/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count36EPA Acceptable Level104
- Winchester on the SevernDate Sample Taken06/25/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Cape St. JohnDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- Chestnut HillsDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count17EPA Acceptable Level104
- Edgewater Beach Sunny SectionDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count66EPA Acceptable Level104
- Glebe HeightsDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesMonthlyEnterococci Count58EPA Acceptable Level104
- Glen IsleDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count14EPA Acceptable Level104
- Hillsmere ShoresDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Loch Haven BeachDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count64EPA Acceptable Level104
- Londontown at ArundelDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count80EPA Acceptable Level104
- Londontown at DelmarDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
- Londontown at HighlandDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count36EPA Acceptable Level104
- Londontown at MidlandDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count4EPA Acceptable Level104
- Londontown at Silver RunDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count95EPA Acceptable Level104
- Mayo Beach ParkDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesWeeklyEnterococci Count73EPA Acceptable Level104
- Selby on the BayDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
- South River HeightsDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count3EPA Acceptable Level104
- Turkey Point at Selby BayDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count1EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Elizabeths LandingDate Sample Taken07/16/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count33EPA Acceptable Level104
- Sunset BeachDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count2EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Admiral HeightsDate Sample Taken07/17/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count8EPA Acceptable Level104
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LocationDate Sample TakenFrequency of SamplesEnterococci CountEPA Acceptable Level
- Avalon ShoresDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count616EPA Acceptable Level104
- West River Methodist CampDate Sample Taken07/10/2024Frequency of SamplesBiweeklyEnterococci Count12EPA Acceptable Level104
- WesteleeDate Sample Taken07/22/2024Frequency of SamplesMonthlyEnterococci Count899EPA Acceptable Level104
The Department also operates a 24 hour automated test results phone line at 410-222-7999. For information on the sampling program, call the Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Program at 410-222-7241.
More information can be found at Maryland Healthy Beaches.