Five Mexican Beaches Deemed Unsafe for Swimming Due to Contamination This Summer

During its pre-summer monitoring, the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (COFEPRIS) found that five beaches in Mexico exceed the allowed bacterial limits and are not suitable for recreational use. Out of 284 beaches analyzed, 98.3% meet the World Health Organization (OMS) standards of under 200 enterococci per 100 ml of water Source: Infobae.

Affected beaches

The following beaches were classified as not suitable:

• Playa de Tijuana, Baja California
• Playa del Cuale, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
• Playa Principal, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca
• Playas José Martí and Tumbao, Veracruz, Veracruz

The monitoring involved 2,279 samples taken from 393 checkpoints across 76 tourist destinations between June 15 and July 1 Source: Heraldo MX (Oaxaca).

Response actions

COFEPRIS has urged swimmers to avoid direct contact with water at these locations. Local health authorities, in coordination with the Clean Beaches Committees, are implementing sanitation plans to restore water quality Source: Heraldo MX (national). The objective is to reverse contamination levels before the end of the vacation season.