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In accordance with the Bathing Water Directive, the Environmental Health Directorate of the Superintendence of Public Health has issued a notice advising against bathing at a particular site due to microbiological contamination.
The contamination, caused by E. coli and I. enterococci, poses a significant health risk to swimmers.
Environmental Health Officers are currently investigating to identify the source of the contamination. At this stage, it is unclear how long the contamination will persist, and therefore, the advisory remains in effect until further notice.
To ensure public safety, warning signs have been installed in the affected area, clearly indicating the health risk. These signs will remain in place until water quality tests confirm that the contamination has been resolved. Once it is safe to bathe again, the signs will be removed, and the public will be informed through another press release.
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