Guernsey Press

Pollution closes Perelle and Crocq bays

PERELLE and Crocq bays have been temporarily closed due to pollution.

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Picture By Peter Frankland. 08-06-20 Perelle. Signs have been put up that the beach is closed due to pollution.. (28344515)

The Office of Environmental Health and Pollution Regulation, with assistance from Guernsey Water, has been investigating the incident and stated that the source has been identified.

But the exact nature of the pollution and its source have not been made public.

Picture By Peter Frankland. 08-06-20 Perelle. Signs have been put up that the beach is closed due to pollution.. (28344521)

The beaches will remain closed until the area is deemed clean again.

Warning signs have been put out at the entrances to the west coast beaches as a precaution to keep walkers and pets safe, while remedial action takes place to prevent the recurrence of this polluting incident.

Picture By Peter Frankland. 08-06-20 Perelle. Signs have been put up that the beach is closed due to pollution.. (28344519)

Testing has been arranged to verify its effectiveness and the signs will be removed once testing shows the area is clear of the pollutant.