2013 : 95 % of water samples from U.S. beaches fail standards for swimmer safety . Thirty - two beaches rated as ` ` offenders '' for water violations . Newport Beach in Orange County ( one of three monitored sections ) . Two beaches labeled as ` ` ' offenders '' for continuous violations .
2013 : 95 % of water samples from U.S. beaches fail standards for swimmer safety . Thirty - two beaches rated as ` ` offenders '' for water violations . Two beaches labeled as ` ` ' offenders '' for continuous violations .