Don’t swim here: rare high bacteria count at Mobile County beach

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The East End of Dauphin Island has its beaches, but it's also where the largest density of single-family residences are located. On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, the Mobile County Health Department issued an advisory, noting that the bacteria count at the East End beach was high. Beachgoers are advised that swimming there may increase the risk of illness. (file photo).

The Mobile County Health Department is advising residents not to swim at Dauphin Island’s East End, after testing revealed bacteria levels in the water were higher than safe thresholds.

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