A RED FLAG has been raised at Lahinch following the introduction of a do not swim notice.
Elevated levels of bacteria have been cited by Clare County Council who have raised the red flag at Lahinch and introduced a bathing prohibition on the advice of the HSE.
Routing bathing water samples indicated higher levels than normal of bacteria which prompted the introduction of the restrictions, a spokesperson for the Council stated.
“Run-off from the catchment after exceptionally heavy rainfall is identified as a cause of the elevated levels of bacteria in the water. In accordance with An Taisce’s Blue Flag programme, the Blue Flag at this bathing area will be removed until such time as the water quality improves,” the spokesperson added.
Standard of wastewater infrastructure in the locality has been blamed by elected representatives in the vicinity for the prohibition notices.
