Toms River Township, Ocean County
Clean water with minimal concerns
Very low bacteria levels - excellent water quality
Chart shows geometric mean bacteria levels (CFU/100mL) by year. The EPA Beach Action Value is 104 CFU/100mL.
| Year | Geomean | Advisories | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 CFU | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 10 CFU | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 10 CFU | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 34 CFU | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | No data | 2 | 0 |
| 5-Year Avg | 13 CFU | 4 | 0 |
1 advisory this year. Avoid after heavy rain.
2025 Advisories
1
5-Year Total
4
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.
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