Bathing City of Helsinki: Swimming on the shores of Marjaniemi should be avoided

Elevated intestinal bacteria levels have been observed in water samples taken from the beach in previous years.

Summer officially began on Wednesday, and at the same time the beach season begins.

Helsinki Environmental Services recommends avoiding swimming at Marjaniemi Beach throughout the summer.

The reason is the increased concentrations of intestinal bacteria that have been observed in water samples taken from Marjaniemi beach in previous years.

Helsinki Environmental Services monitors the water quality of the beaches regularly and this summer in an intensified manner at the Marjaniemi and Pikkukoski beaches.

Bathing on the beaches of Pikkukoski, Pakila and Tapaninvainio along the Vantaanjoki city, the city recommends avoiding heavy rains.

According to the City of Helsinki, there is a clear link between poor water quality and heavy rainfall on the beaches of the Vantaanjoki River: water quality deteriorates during and after heavy rainfall, which flushes surface microbes into the water.

In Helsinki there are 25 public beaches, which are mainly seaside.

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Large public beaches have beach surveillance. Beach rescuers will be on duty at the beaches from next Monday until mid-August.

In addition to the hygienic quality of the water, the city monitors the water temperature and the amount of cyanobacteria on the shores.

Samples The results can be seen on the beach bulletin boards and in the City of Helsinki website.

In addition, the current water temperature in the 15 bathing areas of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area can be viewed From the Uiras online service.

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