Protecting Public Health at Swimming Beaches

Problem

Goals and Objectives

Changes: The goals and Objectives of this action plan are unchanged.

Goal 19.1. Reduce or eliminate pollution sources contributing to beach closures.
Goal 19.2. Manage beach use to reduce human exposure and health risks based on site-specific conditions.
Objective 19.1. Reduce contaminated stormwater discharges to beach areas.
Objective 19.2. Increase public awareness about areas prone to contamination or conditions that may lead to elevated contaminant levels at beaches.
Objective 19.3. Prohibit pet use of beaches and encourage pet waste collection in stormwater drainage areas.
Objective 19.4. Develop and implement more rapid assays to document existing conditions, and where necessary implement preemptive rainfall closures.