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Health advisory lifted for Nye Beach in Newport

The Oregon Health Authority says the public can return to Nye Beach in Newport. The beach has been under a health advisory for a little over a week after higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria was discovered in the water there.

The contamination could have been caused by a storm, failed septic system, sewer overflow or animal waste.

In a news release Wednesday, OHA officials said a recent test showed normal bacteria levels, though people should still avoid standing pools of water because they’re more likely to have contamination than regular ocean water.

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