Would You Swim With a 1-in-28 Chance of Getting Sick?

Swimming at Long Island's stunning beaches is a gamble that can be hazardous to your health, a new report finds. 

Last week, Rep. Steve Israel, D-Huntington, called on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to do something about it. Israel cited a recent report by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) which raised significant concerns about the quality of water at beaches across the nation. 

The study indicated that EPA-suggested bacteria limits allow for beaches to remain open when one in 28 swimmers could become ill.

What do you think--are local beaches safe? Do you worry about contamination? Please tell us in the comments.

NRDC’s “Testing the Waters 2013” can be found on their website at www.NRDC.org/beaches.