[post_page_title]Galveston County[/post_page_title]
“Swim at your own risk” signs are marked all along the Texas coast. Especially in Galveston County, the water is particularly contaminated with potentially lethal bacteria.
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The Environmental Protection Agency has publicly warned people against getting in for a swim, as the microorganisms can be dangerous and harmful to the human body. If you are relatively healthy, with no cuts or sores, you would probably be fine. However, if you have a pre-existing condition, we recommend you sit this one out.