By Dan Walsh
DO NOT SWIM notices have been posted at five Wexford beaches – Ballymoney North, Carne, Morriscastle, Rosslare Harbour and St. Helens beaches.
The latest sampling conducted as part of Wexford County Council’s normal monitoring of bathing water quality, showed elevated levels of bacteria at the beaches.
Following consultation with the HSE, it is necessary to issue “DO NOT SWIM” warning notices at the above beaches in accordance with the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 and in the interest of public health.
Further samples have been taken and results are expected next Saturday at which stage the bathing prohibition notices will be reviewed. In addition, the Council’s Environmental Technical Team are investigating the matter.
Bathing water quality results for 19 Wexford beaches sampled over the 2025 to date bathing season, have been mainly excellent as published on the EPA operated website www.Beaches.ie
Wexford County Council advises members of the public visiting the above beach to please abide by the public notices advising against swimming.
More information on bathing water quality can be obtained on www.beaches.ie
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