Red flag at Deep Water Bay Beach lowered
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Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:
Here is an item of interest to swimmers.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (September 8) that the Environmental Protection Department has classified the water quality at Deep Water Bay Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island, as Grade 2, which means the water quality has improved and the beach is suitable for swimming. The red flag has been lowered.
The red flag was hoisted at the beach earlier on due to the water quality being classified as Grade 4 and unsuitable for swimming.
Ends/Thursday, September 8, 2016
Issued at HKT 12:36
Issued at HKT 12:36
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