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Summary US EPA’s BEACH Program was created to reduce the risk of disease to swimmers who may ingest contaminated water. Through the BEACH Program, U.S. EPA is working to improve beach monitoring and public notification procedures at coastal beaches. Beach water quality monitoring programs vary widely across the country. Some communities do not monitor their beaches, and those that do may not be using the best indicators, which tell whether pathogens may be present. Since the BEACH Program’s inception in 1997, a number of activities have been initiated to reduce the risk of disease to users of our nation’s recreational waters. Following is a brief description of some of the activities under the three main themes of the BEACH Program: strengthening beach programs and water quality standards, informing the public about recreational water quality, and conducting research to improve the scientific basis for beach programs. To view a pdf of the Program activities, details and contact information, please click here.
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