Popular Marsascala Bay Closed for Swimming

Popular Marsascala bay closed for swimming

Health authorities warned against bathing in Fajata and St Thomas Bay in Marsascala on Friday, after the popular spot became contaminated with foul water from a rainwater culvert. In a statement, the Environmental Health Directorate said bathing in the bay was “not recommended” after foul water that was discharged from the rainwater culvert reached the...

Swimming Not Recommended St.Thomas Bay Due to Water Contamination

The Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public Health has issued a warning advising against swimming in Marsascala’s St.Thomas Bay and Fajtata bay until further notice. This precaution follows the discharge of foul water from a rainwater culvert that reached the sea, potentially affecting the quality of the bathing water and posing health risks to bathers. Investigations by Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) identifi…

Swimming Warning Issued For St Thomas Bay After Contamination From Nearby Restaurant

According to a Bathing Water Directive, the Environmental Health Directorate within the Superintendence of Public Health asks the public to avoid swimming in the marked area between A07 in Fajtata and A08 in St Thomas Bay in Marsaskala. The foul water that was discharged from the rainwater culvert and reached the sea. This may have possibly affected the quality of the bathing water and may present a risk to bathers’ health. The EHOs investigated…