(haipo) The Haifa Municipality announced that following the results of seawater sampling, the Ministry of Health has approved the reopening of some of the city's beaches. Alongside the beaches that have opened, bathing is still prohibited at other beaches, and the public is asked to follow the instructions.
Dado, Carmel and Heket beaches opened for swimming
According to the municipality's announcement, the Ministry of Health has approved the reopening of Dado Beach, from Student Beach to Zamir North, Carmel Beach and the Quiet Beach. According to the sampling results received, it was determined that the quality of the seawater at these beaches meets the required standards, and it is now possible to bathe there again. This is good news for Haifa residents and visitors to the city's beaches, who have been forced to avoid bathing at these beaches in recent times.
Bathing ban continues at Bat Galim Beach and Neot Beach
At this stage, bathing is still prohibited at Bat Galim Beach and Neot Beach. The Ministry of Health will conduct repeated sampling at these beaches, in order to examine the quality of the sea water and allow them to open as soon as possible, subject to the results and instructions. The results of the repeated sampling are expected to be received tomorrow, and the municipality has made it clear that it will update the public as soon as they are received. The public is asked to continue to obey the instructions and avoid bathing at these two beaches until further notice.
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