Please be aware that elevated bacteria levels have been recorded at Wells Harbor.
Though the water in this area has been tested for elevated bacteria levels, please note that Drakes Island Beach, Wells Beach and Casino Square areas are not impacted, and the water there has tested within the safety threshold.
While bacteria values are occasionally elevated above Maine’s safety threshold (104 MPN/100mL), those results typically return to safe levels within 1-2 days.
Maine Healthy Beaches Dashboard can be found here, where you can review current water level results.
Additional information about Bacteria Level Testing:
- The Town of Wells partners with the Maine Healthy Beaches (MHB) program to monitor water quality and notify the public of unsafe swimming conditions at Wells Beach, Casino Square, Crescent Beach, Wells Harbor, and Drakes Island Beach.
- Samples are collected on a weekly basis and tested for the fecal indicator bacteria, enterococci.
- This bacteria is used to indicate the possible presence of pathogens in the environment.
- While bacteria values are occasionally elevated above Maine’s safety threshold (104 MPN/100mL) at Wells Beaches, particularly Wells Harbor, those results typically return to safe levels within 1-2 days.
- If advisories are issued, they will be posted on the Maine Healthy Beaches Dashboard and on physical signs at the beach.