'No swimming' advisory issued for six Donegal beaches
A three-day ‘no swimming advisory’ has been issued for six Donegal beaches, following the recent spell of heavy rainfall.
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued the 72-hour notice for the following beaches in the county – Lady’s Bay, Buncrana; Lisfannon, Fahan; Rathmullan; Downings; Bundoran and Fintra, Killybegs.
The EPA outlined how heavy rainfall can increase in the levels of bacteria in the bathing water.
It added how higher levels of bacteria are usually short-lived, and most bathers are unlikely to experience any illness. However, it issued a particular warning to avoid swimming with an open cut or wound, if you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system.
Samples will be taken at all affected bathing waters and the notice, issued on Monday, June 8 to Wednesday, June 10, will remain in place until these results are confirmed.
The most recent tests on water quality at five of the six beaches were deemed excellent.
The most recent water quality test on Fintra on June 3 was deemed good.