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Water quality upgrade at Pui O Beach
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Attention TV/radio announcers:

Please broadcast the following as soon as possible:

Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (August 21) that the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has classified the water quality at Pui O Beach in Islands District as grade 3, which means the water quality has improved. However, due to big waves, the red flag has been hoisted at the beach. Beach-goers are advised not to swim at the beach.

     The water quality of the beach was earlier classified by the EPD as grade 4 and unsuitable for swimming.

Ends/Thursday, August 21, 2014
Issued at HKT 12:40

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