St Julian’s Balluta Bay’s Left Side Closed Off For Bathing

According to the Bathing Water Directive, the Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public health has notified the public that bathing is not recommended in the left side of Balluta Bay, St Julian’s.

The cause of the sewage overflow has been identified as construction debris and addressed immediately.

The incident reportedly resulted from a blockage in a secondary sewer line caused by construction debris illegally disposed of by third parties, including sizeable stone blocks and other construction waste.

‘The obstruction has since been removed under the supervision of Environmental Health Officers (EHO) and the Water Services Corporation.’

‘A report regarding this case has been filed with the police.’

‘The closure of the area is being maintained as a precautionary measure until EHOs complete all the necessary testing and assessments to confirm that bathing water quality has not been adversely affected.’

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