Grading of beach water quality released

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     The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (December 21) released the latest grading of the water quality at four gazetted beaches which are open all year round for swimming.  
   
     Four beaches were rated as good (grade 1).
 
Grade 1 beaches are:        

Clear Water Bay Second Beach  
Golden Beach  
Repulse Bay Beach  
Silverstrand 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 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.  Latest beach grades based on the most current data may be obtained from the department's websites on Beach Water Quality (www.epd.gov.hk/epd/beach) or the beach hotline, 2511 6666.

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