Come Swim with us in Union Beach on Thursday the 25th!

Waterkeepers Demand Thorough Water Testing of Raritan Bay Beaches to Keep Swimmers Safe

 What:  On July 25th, NY/NJ Baykeeper staff and representatives from the Waterkeeper Alliance will be jump in the Raritan Bay at a Union Beach beach as part of Swimmable Water Weekend, Waterkeeper’s global celebration of the importance of clean water in our communities

 Why:  NY/NJ Baykeeper is particularly concerned that the beaches along the Raritan Bay are not subject to regular water quality testing because the beaches are not classified as “bathing” beaches, in part because they do not have lifeguards.  Baykeeper monitored the non-bathing beaches for two years and have data showing that people do, in fact, swim at them but have no way of knowing if the water is safe because DEP does not require testing.  Residents of towns that cannot afford lifeguards should not be penalized by risking their health when swimming. 

 The Union Beach swim will be one or more than 200 communities in 20 different countries are expected to participate in Waterkeeper Alliance events and social media activities to raise awareness for water issues.

 When/Where: Thursday, July 25th

Union Beach public beach on Front Street between Florence and Vista Shores Drive (Use 430 Front Street for GPS, beach is across the street.)

2:15 p.m.brief comments from Debbie Mans, Executive Director of NY/NJ  Baykeeper and representatives of the Waterkeeper Alliance. 

2:30 p.m. Jump in and hope the water’s clean!