DO NOT SWIM at Carne Beach

By Dan Walsh

Wexford County Council is advising that ‘Do Not Swim’ notices have been issued for Carne Beach after testing conducted as part of the Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality showed elevated levels for E. Coli and Intestinal enterococci bacteria.

Following consultation with the HSE, ‘Do Not Swim’ warning notices are issued in accordance with the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 and in the interest of public health.  

Further samples have been taken today and results are expected on Saturday, August 19^th, at which stage the bathing prohibition notices will be reviewed. The Council’s Environmental Technical Team are investigating the matter.  

Wexford County Council advises members of the public visiting Carne Beach to please abide by the public notices advising against swimming.