Advisory Issued for Five Beaches Due to High Enterococci or Bacteria Levels

Annapolis, MD (06/18/2025) – Effective June 18, 2025 the Department of Health has issued a health advisory for swimming, and other direct water contact due to high enterococci or bacteria levels for the following locations: 

  • Avalon Shores
  • Franklin Manor
  • Herrington Harbor South
  • Linstead on the Severn
  • Westelee

The Department of Health advises against swimming, waterskiing and other direct water contact activities. The advisory is in effect until follow-up testing shows water quality conditions are acceptable. The advisory is in effect until follow-up testing shows water quality conditions are acceptable. Visit the Department’s Website at AAHealth.org or call the water quality phone line at 410-222-7999 to receive up-to-date information on the health advisory.