Bacteria advisory lifted at Broward beaches

Miami Herald Staff Report

Swimming advisories at several South Florida beaches have been lifted by the Broward County Health Department.

The beaches in the advisory were: Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Custer Street and Harrison Street in Hollywood, and the pier at Dania Beach.

The advisories were put into effect during the weekend after samples showed high levels of bacteria in the water. New water samples were analyzed Tuesday.

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