Rapid Water Testing

Published: Nov. 27, 2013, 5:29 p.m.

The greatest danger for beachgoers may be millions of microbes also swimming in the water. While many are naturally there, stormwater runoff and sewage system failures can overwhelm coastal waters. One percent of NC's beaches were closed for short times in 2012 because of microbial contaminants. A marine biologist has now developed a rapid water test to keep the public safe.