Summer travelers warned after fecal bacteria levels in water exceed safety standards

Several New Jersey swimming areas remain under scrutiny after water testing found elevated levels of fecal bacteria at recreational water sites across the state. As of June 21, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) listed swimming advisories at five coastal locations in Ocean and Cape May counties. The advisories were triggered by elevated levels of enterococci, bacteria commonly used to measure water quality at recreational swimming sites . POPULAR BEACHES CLOSED AS HIGH B