New study ranked 200 U.S. beaches according to water quality tests . The results showed that the nation's most polluted beaches, including those in Florida, were not as bad as previously thought. Ocean City , Maryland , consistently ranks as one of the best for water quality . `` From 2005 to 2008 , the Great Lakes consistently tested the dirtiest . Fairview Beach in Virginia consistently ranks as one of the worst .
New study ranked 200 U.S. beaches according to water quality tests . The results showed that the nation's most polluted beaches, including those in Florida, were not as bad as previously thought. Ocean City , Maryland , consistently ranks as one of the best for water quality . Fairview Beach in Virginia consistently ranks as one of the worst .