Our Texas beaches are extremely popular year around for swimming, fishing, and various other water related activities. To help ensure the safety and health of beach visitors, the Texas Beach Watch Program collects water samples from 167 locations along the Texas coast, including 70 locations from San Luis Pass to Gilchrist and 15 locations on Bolivar. These weekly samples are sent to a lab to measure the levels of bacteria present and then posted online for the public to stay informed. “Water quality information on the website is updated each time sample results are entered into the database. Using the interactive map tool, visitors to the site can check results from specific sampling locations; determine when samples were collected and whether an advisory has been recommended.”
Marcus Seifert with the Texas Beach Watch Program visits our beaches, rain or shine, to collect samples. You can learn more about the sampling process, the water quality reports, and the related health concerns on www.texasbeachwatch.com.
Marcus Seifert collecting a water sample at the end of Clara Road in Crystal Beach.
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