Dare County Beaches Rank Among the Best for Water Quality

Yet another reason to visit the beautiful Outer Banks beaches... 

In a nationwide study on water quality done by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Dare County's beaches were ranked among the best in the nation for water quality.  The NRDC tested 200 popular swimming spots and judged them on current water quality, water quality over the last three years, water quality testing frequency and whether or not they posted advisories promptly.  According to the Charlotte Observer, Dare's beaches tied for the fourth highest ranking, alongside Georgia.  For a detailed list of the beaches tested and more information on the study, visit  http://www.nrdc.org/water/oceans/ttw/200beaches.asp .


 del.icio.us  Stumbleupon  Technorati  Digg 

Posted by Cathy at 8/2/2009
Categories: news
Tags: pristine beaches Outer Banks Waterfront vacationing on the Outer Banks
Previous Entry
Next Entry

 
Trackbacks
Trackback specific URL for this entry
  • Trackbacks are closed for this entry.
Comments
  • No comments exist for this entry.
Leave a comment

Submitted comments will be subject to moderation before being displayed.

 Enter the above security code (required)

 Name (required)

 Email (will not be published) (required)

 Website

Your comment is 0 characters limited to 3000 characters.