Grading of beach water quality released

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (November 20) released the latest grading of water quality for nine gazetted beaches that are open for swimming in November.

Nine beaches were rated as Good (Grade 1).

Grade 1 beaches are:

Big Wave Bay Beach
Clear Water Bay Second Beach
Deep Water Bay Beach
Golden Beach
Middle Bay Beach

Repulse Bay Beach
Silver Mine Bay Beach
Silverstrand Beach
Stanley Main Beach

Compared with the grading released last week, there was no change in the grading for these beaches.

Under the present grading system, beaches are classified into four grades, namely Good (Grade 1), Fair (Grade 2), Poor (Grade 3) and Very Poor (Grade 4), 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 EPD's website on Beach Water Quality (www.epd.gov.hk/epd/beach) or the beach hotline, 2511 6666.

 

Ends/Friday, November 20, 2020

 

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