Two of the most popular beaches in South County Dublin have been closed to swimmers due to E.Coli bacteria in the water.
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has put in place temporary bathing prohibition warning notices at Killiney and White Rock beaches.
People are being advised not to swim at either spot until further notice.
Temporary bathing Prohibition Warning notices have been put in place at #Killiney Beach and White Rock Beach.
We are advising the public not to swim at these locations until further notice. pic.twitter.com/NqwkapsgR4— Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (@dlrcc) June 6, 2021
More samples are now being taken from the water, with updates to be provided by the council once the results are available.
The most recent EPA study found the vast majority of Irish swimming spots have excellent water quality.
There have been calls for year-round water testing in response to a sharp rise in sea swimming during the colder months of the year.
Currently, regular testing is only carried out during the bathing season from June to September.
