Quincy beach removed from list of unsafe swimming spots where bacteria levels were high

Beaches up and down the South Shore were flagged for unsafe levels of bacteria after water was tested this past week.

Wollaston Beach, which is managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, had been among the affected areas, although the state's website no longer had an advisory listed for there Monday morning.

The advisory for Houghton's Pond in Milton, which is also managed by the state, remains in effect.

The other South Shore beaches included Chickatabot and Fire Station beaches in Quincy; Duxbury's Landing Road and West End beaches; Green Harbor in Marshfield; and Martin's Cove and North beaches in Hingham.

They were among about 70 marine and freshwater beaches flagged in the state as of July 7. Swimming in the water could be unsafe, state officials reported.

"When the water quality is unsafe, the beach is required to be 'posted' with a sign that indicates swimming is unsafe and may cause illness," the state's website says.

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Quincy's website said Chickatabot and Fire Station beaches had been flagged for excessive enterococcus bacteria levels Wednesday. The water was retested Thursday and showed lower levels.

This article originally appeared on The Patriot Ledger: South Shore beaches flagged for unsafe bacteria levels