How to Find Out If Your Beach Is Safe for Swimming

We're also swimming so much these hot days, it's something I think about often. My general rule of thumb is to use common sense, to enjoy the water, and to always rinse off post dunk with soap and water. Be especially careful if you have cuts. Clean your swimwear and towels. If you don't feel well after a day at the beach, don't automatically chalk it up to eating too many fried clams plus ice cream. It could be the water and might be worth a call to your doctor.