Gulfport East Beach Advisory Lifted

Detected March 27th, 2026

Summary

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the beach water contact advisory for Gulfport East Beach due to acceptable bacteria levels. This action follows previous advisories issued as part of the Beach Monitoring Program.

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What changed

The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) has announced the lifting of a beach water contact advisory for Gulfport East Beach, specifically the area between Tegarden and Anniston Ave. This action was taken because water samples collected at Station 11 indicated that bacteria levels have returned to acceptable standards.

While this specific advisory has been lifted, the MDEQ reminds the public of the Beach Task Force's standing recommendation to avoid swimming during or within 24 hours of significant rainfall. The MDEQ continues to monitor beach conditions and provides updates through its Beach Monitoring Program and direct text alerts.

What to do next

Review MDEQ beach advisories for Gulfport East Beach and other coastal areas.
Adhere to the standing recommendation to avoid swimming during or within 24 hours of significant rainfall.

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The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality, through its Beach Monitoring Program, has lifted the beach water contact advisory for Gulfport East Beach.

Water samples at this station show the area has reached acceptable bacteria levels. There are currently six water contact advisories in effect on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Again, the ADVISORY has been: LIFTED for:

Gulfport East Beach — the previously affected area is from Tegarden to Anniston Ave. (Station 11) Swimmers are reminded that the Beach Task Force has a standing recommendation that swimming should not occur during or within 24 hours of significant rainfall.

More information about the Mississippi Beach Monitoring Program and the location of beach sampling stations is available here.

To be included in a public group list to receive beach advisories directly, text “MDEQbeach” to (833)259-4545 or follow MDEQ on Twitter: @MDEQ.

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