Ten Galveston County beaches are under bacteria advisories

With recent reports of flesh-eating bacteria in Galveston, beach-goers need to be aware of what is in the water. With recent reports of flesh-eating bacteria in Galveston, beach-goers need to be aware of what is in the water. Image 1 of / 78 Caption Close Ten Galveston County beaches are under bacteria advisories 1 / 78 Back to Gallery

With recent reports of flesh-eating bacteria in Galveston, beach-goers need to be aware of what is in the water.

Health district officials in Galveston County collect water samples weekly to check bacteria levels at 52 different sites on the island, Bolivar Peninsula and the Texas City dike. Of those 52, currently 10 are under advisory.

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A beach under advisory doesn't mean that the site is closed, but it is "simply to inform the public of the elevated bacteria level so people can make an informed choice about swimming in the affected waters," the Galveston County Health District says on their Beach Watch Program website.

The ten affected beaches are the Texas City Dike and along the Seawall at:

Fort Crockett Seawall Park (45th Street)

Beach plaza Shopping Center

39th Street

Between 31st and 32nd Street

Pleasure Pier / 27th Street

18th / 19th Streets

14th / 15th Streets

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The sites listed above all have orange, diamond-shaped signs that currently warn beach-goers of high levels of bacteria in the water.

Health officials insist that people with open wounds and weakened immune systems are vulnerable. Still, authorities urge everyone to be cautious when you see water advisory warnings on the beach.