Signage indicating safe or hazardous swimming conditions on Maine beaches. Part of the Maine Healthy Beaches Program

Kaczor, K.

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University of Maine

The University of MaineDigitalCommons@UMaineMaine Sea Grant Publications Maine Sea Grant2017Contamination advisoryK. KaczorUniversity of Maine, keri.kaczor@maine.eduFollow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/seagrant_pubThis Other is brought to you for free and open access by DigitalCommons@UMaine. It has been accepted for inclusion in Maine Sea GrantPublications by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@UMaine. For more information, please contactum.library.technical.services@maine.edu.Repository CitationKaczor, K., "Contamination advisory" (2017). Maine Sea Grant Publications. 150.https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/seagrant_pub/150  Orange PMS 158  Yellow PMS 2011  Blue PMS 281 Welcome  Georgia Bold Symptoms  Ariel Regular ADVISORY  Avenir Next Condensed Bacteria levels  Helvetica 77 Bold CondensedMaine Healthy Beaches signage—May 5 2015MHB_Sign_V1_May05_2017.epsOne 18" x 24" base signOne 14" x 4.5" two-sided overlayWelcome! This beach is part of the Maine Healthy Beaches Program.Think Healthy. Act Healthy.  Swim Healthy. Symptoms of water-related illnesses can include stomachache, vomiting, diarrhea, and infections of ear, eye, and skin. If you have any of these symptoms within seven days of swimming and suspect they were due to water contact at a Maine Beach, notify your physician and contact the Maine Department of Health & Human Services (800) 821-5821. Risk of illness may be greater for people with compromised immune systems. Water quality can change unexpectedly. Swim at your own risk. MaineHealthyBeaches.orgBacteria levels are routinely monitored for your safety and healthCONTAMINATION ADVISORYBacteria levels may be unsafe. Water contact is not advised.  RAINFALL ADVISORYRainfall can increase bacteria levels. Water contact is not advised.  

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