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08/08/2014
Wicklow County Council Issue 'Do Not Swim' Notice
A 'do not swim' notice has been issued for Brittas Bay South, after water quality tests found high levels of Ecoli and intestinal enterococci.
It is understood that heavy rainfall has been causing problems at a number of beaches with water treatment facilities overflowing.
Issued by Wicklow County Council, they said that further tests will be carried out today, with results expected on Saturday morning.
Fingal County Council earlier lifted a no swimming ban at public swimming areas across north Dublin.
(MH/JP)
It is understood that heavy rainfall has been causing problems at a number of beaches with water treatment facilities overflowing.
Issued by Wicklow County Council, they said that further tests will be carried out today, with results expected on Saturday morning.
Fingal County Council earlier lifted a no swimming ban at public swimming areas across north Dublin.
(MH/JP)
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