Anyone planning to vacation this spring break at one of the beaches on Texas’ Padre Island are being warned about the levels of contamination.

A website that tracks fecal bacteria in coastal areas says that a number of beaches along the coast of southeast Texas are contaminated and ought to be avoided, it was reported on Friday.

Texas Beach Watch says several areas near Corpus Christie, Matagorda Bay, Freeport Harbor, and Galveston Bay have medium-to-high levels of fecal bacteria in the water.

Those looking for the cleanest beaches in which to swim are advised to head down to Brownsville.

Texas Beach Watch says that several areas near Corpus Christie, Matagorda Bay, Freeport Harbor, and Galveston Bay have medium-to-high levels of fecal bacteria in the water. Green means low levels, yellow signifies medium levels, and red signifies severe levels

All beaches in the Corpus Christi region except for Poenisch Park and Ropes Park, both of which have high levels of fecal bacteria, are considered clean. Downtown Corpus Christi is seen in the above stock image

Padre Island (seen above) is the world’s longest barrier island. Its southern half, South Padre Island, is known for its white sandy beaches and tropical climate

South Padre Island is also a popular destination for vacationers on Spring Break. Students are seen above participating in a booty-shaking contest at the Bahia Mar Hotel on South Padre Island in March 2008

All beaches in the Corpus Christi region except for Poenisch Park and Ropes Park, both of which have high levels of fecal bacteria, are considered clean.

Freeport area beaches are more likely to be contaminated than those in South Padre Island, according to Texas Beach Watch.

Texas Beach Watch is a site operated by the Texas General Land Office, the state agency which oversees public lands.

Padre Island is the world’s longest barrier island.

Its southern half, South Padre Island, is known for its white sandy beaches and tropical climate.

South Padre Island attracts over a million visitors each year. As such, it is a vital source of revenue for the local economy, generating hundreds of millions of dollars.