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Swimming advisory lifted for Ches Bay
Updated: Thursday, 17 May 2012, 2:27 PM EDT
Published : Thursday, 17 May 2012, 2:27 PM EDT
HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) - The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health has lifted a swimming and wading advisory for the Chesapeake Bay between Wake Forest Street and Rockbridge Road after lab results showed bacteria levels in the water meet the State Water Quality Standards.
The advisory was issued on May 16 after a high bacteria level reading.
Officials say the water is now safe for residents and visitors to enter.
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