NJShore Guide

Shrewsbury River Yacht Club

Fair Haven Borough, Monmouth County

Fair

Fair Water Quality

Generally safe, exercise caution after rainfall

Very low bacteria levels - excellent water quality

5-Year Water Quality Trend

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Bacteria Level#Advisories

Chart shows geometric mean bacteria levels (CFU/100mL) by year. The EPA Beach Action Value is 104 CFU/100mL.

Year-by-Year Data

YearGeomeanAdvisoriesClosures
202540 CFU50
202427 CFU50
202328 CFU40
2022No data00
2021No data00
5-Year Avg31 CFU140

Quick Stats

5-Year Geomean
31 CFU/100mL
2025 Advisories
5
Total Closures (5yr)
0
Beach Type
river
Station ID
MC0065

Check Conditions

5 advisories this year. Check current conditions before swimming.

2025 Advisories

5

5-Year Total

14

No closures in the past 5 years

Tip: Wait 24-48 hours after heavy rainfall before swimming. Bacteria levels typically return to normal within this timeframe.

Data Source

Data provided by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Cooperative Coastal Monitoring Program (CCMP). Learn more β†’