Emergency Notice: EPA Announcement

Bulletin from Environmental Protection Agency: Beaches, Harbours, Streams Advisory

The Public is informed that all beaches, streams and harbours in American Samoa, especially in the Pago Pago harbour are likely to be contaminated because of fuel, hazardous materials and debris that are in the water as a result of the disaster.

Until these are determined as safe, the public should not swim, wade or fish in the seas or streams. Recreating in these waters puts you at risk of serious infection and illness. Please take precautions.

EPA will be conducting testing today Friday, October 2nd, 2009 to determine the contamination risks. All the beaches, harbours and streams in American Samoa are under advisory until further notice.

EPA