How often are public beaches inspected?
Both public coastal and freshwater beaches are monitored from approximately Memorial Day to Labor Day. Sixteen coastal beaches are inspected once or twice a week depending on visitor frequency. For example, the beach usage at Hampton Beach State Park warrants a higher monitoring frequency than some of the smaller and less visited coastal beaches. Over 160 inland freshwater beaches are sampled once per month. Local municipalities that have their own programs, such as Salem, Manchester, Laconia and Amherst, sample more frequently.
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