Yesterday, the Granadilla de Abona City Council reopened the central beach of El Médano following the morning receipt of counter-analysis results confirming that the water quality is appropriate for swimming, with the indices remaining within permitted limits.
The council from the south reported that this particular beach was the only one to exceed the allowable levels for bathing, which led to a temporary ban being put in place last Tuesday, along with the raising of the red flag. This action was taken – as highlighted by the City Council – to ensure the safety of bathers while awaiting the counter-analysis results, which have now verified the water’s good quality.
MINIMAL EXCESS
It is worth mentioning that the level detected was “minimally exceeded” compared to the maximum permissible value, and periodic samples collected in the preceding weeks indicated satisfactory water quality, as stated by the council of Granada.
On Tuesday, October 15, the central beach of El Médano recorded an increase in enterococci levels beyond what is permitted. Consequently, municipal authorities instituted a temporary restriction on bathing in this popular coastal area of Granadilla, particularly busy during weekends.
The city council reminds the public that water quality sampling for analysis occurs bi-weekly, specifically every Monday and Thursday, with laboratory results forwarded to municipal administration the following day, on Tuesdays and Fridays. A total of twelve beaches are monitored under this programme to assess and ensure the quality of their waters: Cuevas del Trigo, Ensenada Pelada, La Jaquita, El Cabezo, Playa Chica, central beach of El Médano, Leocadio Machado, La Tejita, El Chinchorro, and Playa Grande de Los Abrigos, according to the information shared by the Granadilla de Abona City Council yesterday.
