Red flag at Silver Mine 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 (June 24) that the Environmental Protection Department has classified the water quality at Silver Mine Bay Beach in Islands District as Grade 3, which means that the water quality has improved and the beach is suitable for swimming. The red flag has been lowered.
The red flag was hoisted on the beach earlier due to the water quality being classified as Grade 4 and unsuitable for swimming.
Ends/Thursday, June 24, 2021
Issued at HKT 12:21
Issued at HKT 12:21
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