ISLANDERS do not need to avoid swimming in the sea at Grève de Lecq after latest tests showed “excellent” results, Public Health has confirmed.
But concern remains around the stream that runs down the east side of the north coast beach, leading to an ongoing recommendation to avoid playing in the stream or allowing dogs to drink the water.
A statement from Public Health said the latest testing of sea water at Grève de Lecq, which took place on Tuesday, had showed 40 parts E.coli per 100ml of water, well below the upper threshold of 250 for an “excellent” rating.
When the issue was first discovered as a result of testing on 13 May, a reading of 3,300 was recorded, followed by a figure of 1,800 later the same week and 727 from tests on 20 May.
Samples taken from the stream/outfall remain above the threshold of 500 between “good” and “poor” ratings.
Public Health added: “We no longer recommend people avoid swimming in the sea, but continue to advise against playing in/entering the stream/surface water outfall there.
“Environmental and Consumer Protection advise that pets should also not drink from the stream.”
Signage will be removed from the beach entrances as soon as possible, with new signage being installed specifically at the stream.
An investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing.
