City Closes Part of West Beach Due to Elevated Bacteria LevelsCity Closes Part of West Beach Due to Elevated Bacteria LevelsThe New Bedford Health Department has announced Thursday that part of West Beach has been closed to swimming today due to elevated bacteria levels. Tim DunnTim Dunn
State Finds Unsafe Levels of Fecal Bacteria at Over 200 Beaches State Finds Unsafe Levels of Fecal Bacteria at Over 200 Beaches State researchers and environmental advocates say unsafe levels of pollution was detected in the waters of more than 200 beach locations in the state last year.Tim DunnTim Dunn