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Costa Blanca beaches closed to swimmers after water pollution is double the permitted level

TWO Orihuela Costa beaches have raised red flags banning swimming after excess contamination levels were discovered in the water. Orihuela council has imposed a bathing ban at La Glea in

Costa Blanca beaches closed to swimmers after water pollution is double the permitted level

Two beaches in Orihuela Costa have been closed to swimmers due to high levels of water pollution. According to The Olive Press, the beaches, including La Glea, have raised red flags after excess contamination levels were discovered in the water. Orihuela council has imposed a bathing ban at these locations.

The pollution levels were found to be double the permitted level, prompting the council to take action to protect public health.

No further information is available on the specific beaches closed or the duration of the ban.

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