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National List of Beaches

Published by U.S. EPA Office of Water (OW) - Office of Science and Technology (OST) | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | Catalog Last Checked: May 01, 2026 at 06:08 PM | Dataset Last Updated: February 13, 2013
EPA has published a list of coastal recreation waters adjacent to beaches (or similar points of access) used by the public in the U.S. The list, required by the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health Act (BEACH Act), identifies waters that are subject to a state beach water quality monitoring and public notification program consistent with the National Beach Guidance and Required Performance Criteria for BEACH Act Grants.

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