Latest Bathing Water Quality Results

The result of the bathing water sample taken on Monday 2nd September from Front Strand beach, Balbriggan has met the standard for good.

All identified bathing waters sampled on  26th August, 2024 have all met the standard for excellent with the exception of The Brook Beach, Portrane which has met the standard for sufficient water quality.  A re-sample of this bathing water was arranged and results met the standard for excellent on Friday 30th August.

In addition, the non-identified bathing water at Malahide beach (permanent red flag for swimming) sampled on 26th August has a result of good water quality.

A resample of Front Strand Balbriggan bathing water is proposed for Monday next 9th September with results due 11th September.

For further information on beaches and bathing water see Beaches and Bathing Water

For information on Lifeguards this week see Lifeguards Provision 

Members of the public can check for water quality at any of the monitored bathing waters in Ireland in advance by accessing the EPA website at www.beaches.ie or by checking the notice board at the entrance to each beach. 

To view  an explanation of the standards used for reporting results of bathing water please go to  https://www.fingal.ie/bathing-water-quality-monitoring-faqs

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