If you're headed to the beach over Memorial Day weekend, you might want to check if you plan to visit an area with high levels of fecal bacteria.
According to the Texas General Land Office's Beach Watch website, the majority of the coast is reporting low levels of this bacteria.
However, there are a few areas, including on the Bolivar Peninsula, reporting high and medium levels of fecal bacteria.
The state said the goal of the Texas Beach Watch program is to "provide the public with information about water quality at selected recreational beaches along the Texas coast in Aransas, Brazoria, Cameron, Galveston, Harris, and Jefferson, Matagorda, Nueces and San Patricio counties."
Friday, locals said they're still expecting a crowd this weekend in Bolivar Peninsula.
Jim Champagne and his wife have lived on Crystal Beach for 24 years. They said, they always stay in during busy weekends like this one.
"We generally just stay here at the house. Only if we need to we'll go to the store, the beach will be very crowded," explained Champagne.
Champagne said, plans to build new bathroom facilities have been underway for a while. He wasn't aware of the fecal bacteria increase, but he hopes visitors are aware of the problem before they dive in.
With only a small portion of the ocean affected by the increase, local business are still preparing for a crowd.
Chad Westbrook opened his restaurant, the "Ocean Grille" five years ago. He said, every year gets busier and busier.
"I think it has an impact on everyone's business here," said Westbrook.
Westbrook said to prepare for the weekend, he increases his product order and hires additional staff.
The Galveston County Health district says not to be alarmed if you are planning on making a trip to the beach, but be aware of which areas have an advisory.
Exposure to the bacteria can cause diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.