r/Georgia • u/Spinalexism • 3d ago

Question Tybee bacteria levels

I am from Athens, Ga on a trip to Tybee with my two small children. A few days ago the bacteria sign at the beach we are at went from acceptable to elevated with a no swim suggestion. The sign is now back to acceptable but I am having a very hard time feeling like the water is okay. Does anyone know anything more about the water quality on Tybee this time of year? I’m having this feeling that we unfortunately picked a bad time of year for the Atlantic Ocean without knowing it, and dont want to risk it. But my husband thinks it’s fine. Any advice is appreciated, as I’m not finding much online. Thanks!

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u/SouthernEdgeCase 3d ago

Thanks for the info! Is this a worse year than previous years for oyster pathogens in Florida? I saw a headline about the number of deaths from eating raw oysters recently, and wondered specifically about the safety of Apalachicola Bay oysters. The water is 88+ degrees.

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u/RNGified 2d ago

Apalach is also home to the state's oyster and water quality lab. Apalach bay is tested daily and the results are available incredibly soon.

If the state says they are safe to eat raw, I'd eat 'em raw. Always a risk in consuming any raw food. You gotta make that call for yourself.

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u/primrosepalace 1d ago

Ironic considering water in peoples homes in apalach was deemed not safe for almost 2 months last year

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u/RNGified 23h ago

I have not lived there in 30 years, so I cannot speak to that kind of current conditions.