The Sand at the Beach Has More Fecal Matter Than the Water

Have you taken your beach vacation yet this summer? Well, not only do you have to worry about the sharks, but apparently you have to worry about the sand too! Find out why.

If the sharks won't ruin your summer vacation the sand might! Scientists at the University of Hawaii have found that the sand at the beach can have a hundred times more fecal bacteria than the water! If you're wondering why they say it's the combination of everything from bird poop, sewage run off, and dirty diapers that people don't dispose properly. Yes, it does sound pretty gross doesn't it?!

I've seen people leave dirty diapers on the beach and leave, seriously why would someone do that?!

But there is some good news, it's highly unlikely that it will kill you. But if you come into contact with enough of it you could end up with stomach pains and the runs. I lived near the beach and would go all the time and never got sick, unless I did and never thought of the correlation.

Enjoy the beach!

Source: Environmental Science & Technology / Newser