Delaware Beaches Now Require Two-Day Bacteria Tests | Dover News

Delaware’s beach water safety rules just got smarter—no more panic alerts for single bad test days. Now, two consecutive high bacteria readings trigger advisories, using a 30-day average for clearer, more reliable data. Rain spikes? Still happen—but now they won’t automatically scare swimmers. Ocean beaches follow this new guardrail; inland bays and Delaware Bay still get tested but no public warnings, even when levels creep over limits. Want the raw data? Check the state’s Recreational Water Monitoring site—your swim spot’s history is just a click away. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28dbee76ae31db29