EPA Beach Watch

Do you know how safe the water is at your favorite beach? Before you head out to the sun and sand, check out Beach Watch from the Environmental Protection Agency. The site features profiles of beaches on the East and West Coasts and in the Great Lakes area. Find out if a certain beach was closed in 1999 and why. You can also download a brochure explaining the risks of swimming in contaminated water and learn how to get involved in beach cleanup programs.