The Outer Banks Voice - NC lifts advisory for ocean along parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore

NC lifts advisory for ocean along parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore

National Park Service safety closure remains in Buxton

(NCDEQ)

On Thursday, Aug. 28, state recreational water quality officials lifted a precautionary advisory for ocean waters along parts of Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The action was taken because bacteria levels in water samples meet state and federal standards for swimming and water play. A federal beachfront closure remains in effect.

Test results of ocean water samples collected on Aug. 26 along the Villages of Rodanthe, Buxton and Hatteras showed bacteria levels well below 104 enterococci per 100 milliliters of water, which is the single sample standard for swimming and water play. Bacteria levels of all ocean-side samples were less than 10 Enterococc