Swimming Water Advisory Issued Near Dewey Beach

DEWEY BEACH, Del. - Swimmers are being asked to stay out of the water in an area just south of Dewey Beach.

A swimming water advisory has been issued for the beach at Tower Road Bay Side because higher-than-normal levels of bacteria have been found.

The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control thinks the problem is likely caused by seagull droppings that have been flushed into the water.

More testing will be done and the department says the advisory will be lifted once water quality improves, but for now the advisory is scheduled to continue through Thursday.

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