Befouled Waters Stymie Would-Be Swimmers
New Yorkers seeking a day at the beach might find themselves enjoying an extended visit to the bathroom instead.
The New York-New Jersey area has the fourth-highest rate in the U.S. for exceeding the national recommended daily standard for bacteria, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council. And given that those standards are pretty lax, this means that New York’s waters are, well, less than pristine. Read More
