Annapolis, MD (08/20/2025) – Effective August 20, 2025, the Department of Health has issued a health advisory for swimming, and other direct water contact for the following beaches due to high enterococci or bacteria levels:
- Bay Ridge at Bay Drive
- Bay Ridge at River Drive
- Beverly Triton Nature Park
- Linstead on the Severn
- Mayo Beach Park
- Sandy Point State Park (East Beach)
- Sandy Point State Park (Middle Beach)
- Sandy Point State Park (South Beach)
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. 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.