Bathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident'
A bathing warning has been issued for Portstewart Strand in County Londonderry due to a potential water pollution incident. The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is investigating the source of the suspected pollution, which may be linked to food waste or grease. Officials have advised against swimming and recommended keeping dogs on leads away from the water until further notice.
- ▪Bathing is not recommended at Portstewart Strand due to a potential water pollution incident.
- ▪The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs is investigating the source of the pollution.
- ▪The pollution may be linked to food waste or grease entering the sea via the River Bann.
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Bathing warning issued after 'potential water pollution incident'5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMike McBrideBBC News NIBBCInvestigations are being carried out at Portstewart StrandPeople have been advised to not enter the water at Portstewart Strand in County Londonderry as officials investigate a "potential water pollution incident".The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (Daera) said it was made aware of the incident at the popular beach at 20.18 BST on Tuesday and has issued a temporary advice against bathing notice.The Northern Ireland Environment Agency's (NIEA) pollution response team and Daera marine staff are now investigating the source of the suspected pollution.As a precautionary measure on Wednesday, Daera said swimming was not recommended…
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