The National Resources Defense Council has released their annual beach report–highlighting the country’s dirtiest and cleanest swimming spots.
States with the cleanest swimming holes:
States with the highest levels of reported contamination:
Here are the full ratings of 200 popular beaches so you can check out your favorite summer haunt.
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