Swimmers are being warned of the possibility of an increase in the levels of bacteria in the water at two Dublin beaches.
Fingal County Council has issued a 'Prior Warning Notice' for Velvet Strand in Portmarnock and Loughshinny Beach which remains valid for a six-day period.
The council says a water sample is due to take place on Thursday, and results will be available on Saturday.
FCC has issued a Prior Warning Notice for Velvet Strand, Portmarnock and Loughshinny Beach
Bathers are advised of the possibility of an increase in the levels of bacteria in the bathing water due to the forecast of heavy rainfall
More info below or at https://t.co/ttYfUFnUMm pic.twitter.com/wPCC7rvtFK— Fingal County Council (@Fingalcoco) August 24, 2020
It's advising that for now people avoid swallowing water, avoid swimming with an open wound, and don't swim if you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system.
