Is it safe to swim at Houston-area beaches? New report will make you think twice Report: Texas beaches have unsafe levels of fecal bacteria A trip to the beach could make you sick. A new report finds potentially unsafe water quality at several Texas beaches, including a few in the greater Houston area. John Rumpler, Clean Water Program Director at Environment America shares breaks down the study. HOUSTON - A trip to Texas beaches could leave you and your loved ones sick. A new report by Environment America tested beaches across the U.S. shows for potentially unsafe water quality.