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Beach Water Quality Monitoring Programs in Coastal States - Planning a day at the beach? Check to see if any water quality advisories are in effect! Before you head to the beach, it’s important to check local water quality conditions and swim advisories to protect your health and the health of your family. From stormwater runoff and sewage spills to toxic algae blooms, our beach water quality is constantly under threat. Exposure to this pollution can mean that a day at the beach could result in a week of painful ear infections, upset stomach, sore throats or worse. To make it easy to know before you go, the Surfrider Foundation has assembled key information on beach water quality monitoring programs across the nation. Learn more here.