It's a famous beach, but the sanitary pads are over the limit
Dec 10, 2024
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According to local media such as the BBC and Daily Star, experts' analysis found toxic bacteria at Helen Bay Beach in Belfast Rough that exceeded the legal limit of beaching.
Helen Bay is a tourist destination visited by swimmers, surfers, and paddle boarders all year round due to its beautiful scenery.
The contamination was attributed to the fact that Lake Nay, Northern Ireland's largest lake, turned green last year by blue-green algae and toxic bacteria.
Samples taken from beaches near 'Belfast Rough' also detected levels of E.coli unsuitable for swimming.
"It's better not to swim in this area, especially after it rains," a civic activist said. "Because all kinds of sewage and rainwater mix and rush to the beach."
He pointed out the problems of sewage and waste disposal, saying, `I'm swimming even on a clear day, but the sanitary pads float and pass by.'
One citizen urged the authorities to come up with measures, saying, `It is shocking that children can harm their health when they visit this place a lot.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
