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More than 50 Massachusetts beaches closed on Monday. See the updated list

As of Monday morning, there were 54 beaches closed across the Bay State, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s interactive beach water quality dashboard. Nearly all of those bodies of water are closed due to harmful bacteria levels, the dashboard indicated.

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Mass. beach closures: Over 50 beaches closed on Tuesday, Aug. 19

On Tuesday, 54 beaches across the state are still closed, 37 of them due to high levels of bacteria in the water, according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). Several factors, including stormwater runoff, agricultural runoff, sanitary sewer overflows, leaking sewer pipes and wildlife or animal waste, can cause this.

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Over 50 Beaches Closed in One State Over Bacteria Concerns

In total, more than 50 beaches around the state of Massachusetts were closed on Monday. The majority of these beaches have experienced elevated bacteria levels, or they've been recognized for dangerous algae blooms. The heightened level of urgency and detection comes after a person was diagnosed with flesh-eating bacteria earlier this month.

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Hurricane Erin expected to bring rip currents, waves and erosion to Massachusetts beaches. Here's when.

Hurricane Erin will be hundreds of miles from the Massachusetts coast, but it could still cause problems at beaches.

Hurricane Erin closes 2 Massachusetts beaches. NWS warns of 'life-threatening' surf

Although Hurricane Erin isn't forecasted to hit Massachusetts, the Bay State is still feeling the effects of the storm.

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Hurricane Erin to cause dangerous high surf, rip currents on MA beaches. Here's when

The National Weather Service is warning about high surf and dangerous rip currents as Hurricane Erin continues north track.

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Hurricane Erin shuts down 2 Scituate, Massachusetts beaches due to rough water conditions

Hurricane Erin is forcing some beaches in Massachusetts to close as the storm causes rip currents and strong waves along the coast.

Bacteria pollution threatens Massachusetts beaches. This map shows where pollution is worst.

Last year, the state reported the third highest rate ever of beaches testing positive for dangerous levels of bacteria.

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25 beaches are closed in Massachusetts over 4th of July weekend due to bacteria. Here's where

If you're planning a beach trip in Massachusetts for this weekend, you'll want to avoid the beaches closed due to unsafe swimming water. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) ...

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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found in Massachusetts Beach With 1 Known Infected Swimmer

Already 8 deaths from the same bacteria along the Gulf Coast...is this flesh-eating bacterium crawling up north? One ...

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The Best Road Trip Route In Massachusetts Passes Stunning Coastal Scenes And Quaint Fishing Villages

This short but worthwhile drive around an underrated corner of the Bay State offers stops at pretty seaside towns, stunning ...

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