Unacceptable bacteria levels at Jersey beaches
Recent tests have revealed unacceptable levels of bacteria in the seawater at several Jersey beaches. The Infrastructure and Environment department attributed these high levels to significant rainfall that caused runoff into the sea. Weekly monitoring will continue until September 21, with public health advice to avoid swimming for at least 48 hours after heavy rain.
- ▪Bacteriological seawater samples showed high levels of pollutants at Plemont, Grouville, Harve des Pas, and Victoria Pool.
- ▪The poor results were linked to significant rainfall on May 17 and 18.
- ▪Weekly monitoring of 16 bays will continue until September 21.
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Unacceptable bacteria levels at Jersey beachesJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCMonitoring is due to continue until 21 SeptemberRestarted weekly tests to determine the quality of Jersey's seawater have identified "unacceptable levels of bacteria in seawater" in some spots. Infrastructure and Environment said routine bacteriological seawater samples taken on 18 and 19 May at Plemont, Grouville, Harve des Pas and Victoria Pool found the high levels of pollutants.Staff said they believed the poor results were due to significant rainfall on 17 and 18 May which caused runoff from land into the sea. They said beaches would be re-sampled on Tuesday and Wednesday. They added general public health advice was to avoid entering the sea for at least 48 hours after heavy rainfall events.
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