Beaches across America close ahead of July 4 weekend due to high bacteria and infection risks Health officials warn that beachgoers celebrating Independence Day could face severe illness due to high levels of fecal bacteria like E. coli and dangerous pathogens in coastal waters. Multiple beaches across the U.S., including in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, and New York, have closed due to unsafe contamination levels, posing risks of infections and gastrointestinal illness. Stormwater runoff and urban pollution are major contributors, turning beaches into biohazards, with warnings to avoid water near storm drains and sewage overflow areas. The CDC highlights threats like Vibrio bacteria,…

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