Twenty-two beaches in Monmouth and Ocean counties cited for excess bacteria Tuesday were cleared late today, according to a report by APP.com.

Further sampling showed that the beaches met the state Department of Environmental Protection's standard for bacteria levels, the report said.

Two beaches in Ocean County were closed today because of the higher levels, according to the story. They were river beaches at Avon Road in Pine Beach and Beachwood Beach in Beachwood.

Storm runoff can contribute to higher bacteria levels, the story said.

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