Grading of beach water quality released
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Six beaches were rated as Good (Grade 1) and three as Fair (Grade 2).
Grade 1 beaches are:
| Clear Water Bay Second Beach | Middle Bay Beach |
| Deep Water Bay Beach | Repulse Bay Beach |
| Golden Beach | Stanley Main Beach |
Grade 2 beaches are:
| Big Wave Bay Beach | Silverstrand Beach |
| Silver Mine Bay Beach |
Compared with the grading released last week, Golden Beach has been upgraded from Grade 2 to Grade 1.
Under the present grading system, beaches are classified into four grades according to the level of E. coli in the water. Grades are calculated on the basis of the geometric mean of the E. coli counts on the five most recent sampling occasions.
While the ratings represent the general water quality at the beaches, an EPD spokesman reminded members of the public that water quality could be temporarily affected during and after periods of heavy rain. Bathers should avoid swimming at beaches for up to three days after a storm or heavy rainfall.
A summary of beach grades is published weekly before the weekend. The latest beach grades based on the most current data may be obtained from the department's website on Beach Water Quality (www.epd.gov.hk/epd/beach) or the beach hotline, 2511 6666.
Ends/Friday, March 29, 2019
Issued at HKT 15:00
Issued at HKT 15:00
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