A temporary Swimming Ban has been placed on four beaches in Co. Clare.
This is due to an increase in bacteria levels in the water.
Clare County Council, on the advice of the HSE, has placed a temporary prohibition on swimming in Kilkee and Quilty (front beach) due to increased bacterial levels in the bathing water. The situation is being monitored regularly & the prohibition will remain until further notice. pic.twitter.com/p8H00ZSsW5
— Clare County Council (@ClareCoCo) July 28, 2020
The ban has been put in place for Kilkee, Quilty, White Strand Doonbeg & White Strand Miltown Malbay.
Clare County Council has said,
“The risk from increased bacterial levels is a result of run-off from the catchment area after heavy rainfall”.
Due to increased bacterial levels in the bathing water at White Strand Doonbeg and White Strand Miltown, it is advised not to swim at these locations until further notice.
— Clare County Council (@ClareCoCo) July 28, 2020
The situation is being monitored regularly while the swimming ban remains in place until further notice.
