Beach water quality and advisory notification
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🚨 Swimming Advisories – @NorfolkVA 🚨
Three Norfolk beaches are under advisory due to high bacteria levels.
• North Community Beach
• Ocean View Park
• 13th View
⚠️ Avoid swimming at these locations
💧 Re-testing is underway; signs have been posted at affected beaches.
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Heading to the beach this weekend? Quick tips:
🌊 Check swim advisories
🚫 Don’t swallow the water
🌧️ Skip post‑rain swims
🩹 Cover cuts
🐟 Avoid dead fish
😷 Stay out if you’re sick
🧼 Rinse with soap
🎣 Avoid piers/drains
🗑️ Pack out your trash
SwimHealthyVA.com
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VDH Beach Monitoring retweeted
Jun 10
Whether you’re attending a #WorldCup match or your child’s local tournament, make sure to stay cool and be prepared for the weather. 🌞 ⚽
Remember to:
✅Drink plenty of water
✅Wear lightweight clothing
✅Use sunscreen
✅Check the weather forecast
ALT Handheld blue fan blowing air with a soccer ball nearby and a green sign reading 'Stay Cool, Stay Safe. Prepare for any Weather'.
ALT Illustration of a water bottle pouring water with a soccer ball and text advising to drink plenty of water, especially in hot weather, and find water stations at the venue.
ALT Flat lay of lightweight summer clothes including a blue polo, white t-shirt, hat, sunglasses, and sandals with a soccer ball graphic and sun safety advice.
ALT Hand holding a phone showing an extreme heat weather alert with a sun icon, next to a soccer ball and a reminder to check the forecast before traveling.
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VDH Beach Monitoring retweeted
Jun 12
#BeatTheHeat by making water your beverage of choice during extreme heat to prevent dehydration.
Make sure you drink LOTS of water to stay hydrated and prevent dehydration, heat stroke & more. #SummerSafety
ALT Construction worker in safety gear drinking water next to water fountains with text urging to stay hydrated and drink more water than usual.
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Good news, beachgoers! 🌊✨ The swimming advisories issued on 6/10/2026 for Huntington Beach and Buckroe South have been lifted. Latest testing confirms bacteria levels are back to safe swimming conditions. Check updates anytime: SwimHealthyVa.com 💦🏖️
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🚨 SWIMMING ADVISORIES 🚨
Issued 6/10/26 for Huntington Beach in @CityofNN and Buckroe South (Pier) in @cityofhampton due to elevated bacteria levels. Please check back tomorrow for updates.
See weekly water quality results on our website: SwimHealthyVa.com
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🆕 Beach sample results📊are in for @NorfolkVA this week! 🌊🏖️ Stay safe and informed: SwimHealthyVa.com. Make a splash! 💦🤿☀️
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Good news, beachgoers! 🌊✨ The swimming advisory issued on 5/27/2026 for Huntington Beach has been lifted. Latest testing confirms bacteria levels are back to safe swimming conditions @CityofNN. Check updates anytime: SwimHealthyVa.com 💦🏖️
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VDH Beach Monitoring retweeted
Jun 1
Do you know how to spot an algal bloom?
Blooms can look like foam or scum on the surface of water. They can also be different colors, like green, blue, red, or brown.
Use our form to let us know what you see so that we can test for toxins: vdh.virginia.gov/waterborne-…
ALT Yellow sign reading 'Report Algae Blooms' over water with visible green algae and foam on the surface.
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🚨Good News and Bad News🚨
🎉 The swimming advisory issued 5/27/26 for Hilton Beach is NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
However, we regret to inform you that Huntington Beach remains under advisory due to unsafe bacteria levels.😞
Visit SwimHealthyVa.com for more information.
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🆕 beach sample results📊are in for
@NorfolkVA this week! 📷📷 Stay safe and informed: SwimHealthyVa.com. Make a splash! 📷📷📷 💦🤿☀️
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🚨UPDATE 🚨The swimming advisories issued 5/27/2026 for Hilton and Huntington Beaches @CityofNN REMAIN IN EFFECT through the weekend. Bacteria sampling will resume next week. Stay safe and informed: SwimHealthyVa.com.
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🚨SWIMMING ADVISORY📷issued 5/27/2026 for Hilton and Huntington Beaches
@CityofNN due to elevated bacteria levels - remains in effect. Check back tomorrow for updates. SwimHealthyVa.com. #SwimSafety #BeachAdvisory #KnowBeforeYouGo
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🚨SWIMMING ADVISORY🚨issued 5/27/2026 for Hilton and Huntington Beaches @CityofNN due to elevated bacteria levels - check back tomorrow for updates. SwimHealthyVa.com.
#SwimSafety #BeachAdvisory #KnowBeforeYouGo
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VDH Beach Monitoring retweeted
May 22
Memorial Day weekend and beach season are here!. Before leaving for the beach, check the official surf zone forecast: weather.gov/safety/ripcurren…
Arrive knowing the local weather, surf, and tides. Look to see if there are statements regarding waves, dangerous currents, or other hazards.
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Heading out on the water this Memorial Day?🏄Stay safe and informed. Check SwimHealthyVA.com for waterborne hazard info and safety tips. #SwimHealthyVA #BeachSafety
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VDH Beach Monitoring retweeted
May 20
Reminder ahead of Memorial Day weekend: Swimming in a pool is NOT the same as swimming at a beach with crashing waves, winds, and dangerous currents.
You should be a strong swimmer before you go into the ocean. Learning how to swim is the best defense against drowning.
More tips at weather.gov/safety/beach
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Great news! The swimming advisory issued on 5/20/2026 for Buckroe South has been lifted. Bacteria results indicate safe swimming levels. Stay safe and informed: SwimHealthyVa.com. Dive in and enjoy the water @cityofhampton !☀️🏖️
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VDH Beach Monitoring retweeted
24 May 2025
🌊☀️ Celebrating #HealthySwimmingWeek at the beach, lake, or river? Make a splash safely! 🏞️💦
Check out these quick tips to stay safe in natural water:
👀 Watch for signs & currents
🤿 Skip diving in shallow spots
🧴 Don’t forget the sunscreen!
#SwimSafe #StaySafe 🛟🐚
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