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Several Texas beaches have medium levels of fecal bacteria as beachgoers head to the shores for the Fourth of July weekend.

Going into the Fourth of July weekend, over two dozen Massachusetts beaches are closed, most due to unsafe bacteria levels.

The beaches were closed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health due to unsafe swimming water.

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Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming locations before the July 4th holiday.

List of Massachusetts beaches closed ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, according to the state Department of Public Health.

Officials have closed off swimming at beaches in at least six states due to high bacteria levels. Here's where those closures are.