Bathing Beach Sampling
Bathing Beach sampling is conducted for public bathing beaches in Cecil County between May and August each year. Sampling has concluded for 2024.
Bathers should be aware that bacteria are always present in natural bathing waters.
Pass = low levels of bacteria present at the time of sampling.
Fail = high levels of bacteria present during sampling, which requires issuing an advisory.
| Beach | May Sampling Dates | June Sampling Dates | July Sampling Dates | August Sampling Dates | Current Status |
| 1. Elk Neck State Park Northeast River Beach | 5/6, 5/20 | 6/3,6/10, 6/17,6/24 | 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/29 | 8/5, 8/12, 8/21, 8/26 | Pass |
| 2. Elk Neck State Park Elk River Beach | 5/6, 5/20 | 6/24 | 7/29 | 8/26 | Pass |
| 3. Sandy Hill Beach | 5/6, 5/20 | 6/3 | 7/1, 7/8 | 8/5 | Pass |
| 4. Charlestown Manor Beach | 5/6, 5/20 | 6/3, 6/17 | 7/1, 7/15 | 8/5, 8/12, 8/21 | Pass |
| 5. Holloway Beach | 5/6, 5/20 | 6/17, 6/24 | 7/15 | 8/21 | Pass |
| 6. Crystal Beach | 5/7, 5/21 | 6/4, 6/18 | 7/2, 7/16 | 8/6, 8/20 | Pass |
| 7. Elkview Shores | 5/7, 5/21 | 6/4 | 7/2 | 8/6 | Pass |
| 8. Buttonwood Beach | 5/7, 5/21 | 6/4, 6/18 | 7/2, 7/16 | 8/6, 8/20 | Pass |
| 9. Indian Acres | 5/7, 5/21 | 6/18 | 7/16 | 8/20 | Pass |
| 10. Hacks Point | 5/7 | 6/4 | 7/2 | 8/6 | Pass |