Temporary Advisory Notice Issued for Velvet Strand Portmarnock for 72 hours

Fingal County Council has issued a Temporary Advisory Notice in respect of swimming at Velvet Strand Portmarnock, for 72 hours due to risk of deterioration of water quality due to expected heavy rainfall.

The Advisory Notice states that to reduce the risk of illness, beach users should take the following precautions:

• Avoid swallowing or splashing water
• Wash your hands before handling food
• Avoid swimming with an open cut or wound
• Avoid swimming if you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system

Further testing is taking place tomorrow, August 9th, and the results of laboratory analysis will be available on Monday August 12th. If clear, it is hoped that the notice will be lifted.  

Velvet Strand Portmarnock remains open but beach users are asked to respect the advisory notice as it has been put in place to ensure that the health of bathers is not compromised.

Members of the public intending to enter the water at any beach in Ireland are advised to check the water quality in advance by accessing the EPA website at www.beaches.ie or by checking the notice board at the entrance to each beach.

ENDS         

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