Swimming ban on north Dublin beaches with increased risk of contamination
Skerries was among the beaches in Dublin where warnings have been issued in relation to potential water quality issues. Photograph: Alan BetsonWater quality warnings have been issued in relation to more than 30 beaches and lakes around Ireland as high levels of rainfall increase the chances of raw sewage being washed into the water.
Donabate, Skerries, Sutton, Dollymount, Merrion and Sandymount are among the beaches in Dublin where warnings have been issued in relation to potential water quality issues. A six-day ban on swimming in all beaches in north Dublin was announced by Fingal County Council on Friday because of the weather conditions.
“Bathers are advised of the possibility of an increase in the levels of bacteria in the bathing water over the coming days due to very heavy rainfall,” it said.website, are not based on the results of water tests but on the fact that heavy rain creates an increased danger of sewage being washed into the sea.
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