Beach Sand Makes It Easier for You to Get Sick - http://clapway.com/2015/07/17/beach-sand-makes-it-easier-for-you-to-get-sick784/

The memo by officials

Summer is the prime time for people to go on road trips, take their boats out onto the water, and settle on the sand for a tan. Basically, everyone wants a nice time out in the sun for the family. However, what you may not know is that the beach, specifically the sand, is what possibly making you sick.

The American Chemical Society put out a public release  on Wednesday warning everyone who goes to the beach about the illness you contract at beaches from the water may factor in more from the sand. The change in where you contract the ailments came from a study from the Environmental Science & Technology, which covers the fact that infections may come from the fecal contamination that linger in sand.

How does beach sand make you sick?

After initial exposure to whatever fecal contaminations into the water, the bacteria from the waste get split into the beach sand and into the open water. However, the water decays the bacteria faster, whereas in the beach sand, it decays slower, thereby allowing more time for you to risk getting infected.

Only certain bacteria decayed slower in the beach sand than in water. Those bacteria were the Enterococci and the C. perfringens. The latter causing abdominal cramping and some diarrhea that if not hydrated frequently could take you to the ER.

Efforts to prevent people from getting sick at the beach

Besides releasing a public announcement of the risk of contracting illness associated with the beach area, signs have been put up that warn against swimming so that the likelihood of infection is decreased. The reason being is that some coastal waters are subjected to sewage dumps and the fecal matter that then settles in the water contaminate it and begins the aforementioned contamination cycle.

So the next time you go to the beach, think twice about venturing too far to the water as that is where the risk of infection is most high. But maybe the consideration of relocating to a beach where waste dumps don’t occur is a better idea, or even a community pool.

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Beach Sand Makes It Easier for You to Get Sick

Is RI beach safe after explosion of unknown causes? - http://clapway.com/2015/07/12/reopening-expected-after-rhode-island-beach-explosion-234/

On late Saturday morning, part of Rhode Island was closed after a strange incident happened in Narragansett’s Salty Brine Beach.

Fortunately, even if officials don’t seem to know the exact motive for the blast, there appears to be no reason to keep the beach closed for the public, since there is no risk for people’s safety.

What Triggered the Mysterious Rhode Island Beach Explosion?

According to the investigators, the mysterious Rhode Island Beach explosion happened below the high-tide line on the shore. It appears that some ground disturbance was reported, as well as fissures created from an eruption from the ground.

In addition to that, people who were on the beach during the moments of the Rhode Island beach explosion stated that they recalled having smelled sulphur and butane, or some other sort of chemical smell.

Even thought there was performed an investigation and samples were taken from the spot, there was no explanation for the mysterious explosion.

A Woman Was Injured

As stated above, the investigations didn’t find any reason to believe Rhode Island could become an unsafe place for people, but the incident had a victim. Unfortunately, a woman sitting nearby was blown over by the blast. The good news is that the woman was conscious and able to have a discussion with investigators, at the South County Hospital, where she was taken.

What Could Have Been the Reason for the Mysterious Rhode Island Beach Explosion?

Until this moment, officials don’t know the exact reason that caused this mysterious incident, knocking a Rhode Island beachgoer to the ground.

According to some declarations, the problem could be related to a natural phenomenon since there was no indication of a device or malicious intent. However, the incident is still under further investigation, local authorities being assisted by The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

When will the Beach Be Reopened?

In the meantime, there seems to be no reason for the beach to remain closed since after investigations, its been considered to be a safe place for all beach lovers. In accordance with the declaration given by the State Department of Environmental Management Director, the beach is expected to be reopened today, Sunday 12th of July.

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Reopening Expected After Rhode Island Beach Explosion