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Grading of beach water quality released

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (November 6) released the latest grading of water quality for 11 gazetted beaches that are open for swimming in November. Eight beaches were rated as Good (Grade 1) and three as Fair (Grade 2). Grade 1 beaches are: Big Wave Bay Beach Middle Bay Beach Clear Water Bay Second Beach Repulse Bay Beach Deep Water Bay Beach Silver Mine Bay Beach Golden Beach Stanley Main Beach Grade 2 beaches are: Casam Beach Silverstrand Beach Lido 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 tropical c

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