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Red flags at Butterfly Beach and Kadoorie Beach lowered
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Here is an item of interest to swimmers.

     The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced today (May 17) that the Environmental Protection Department has classified the water quality at Butterfly Beach and Kadoorie Beach in Tuen Mun District as Grade 2, which means the water quality has improved and the beaches are suitable for swimming. The red flags have been lowered.

     The red flags were hoisted at the beaches earlier on due to the water quality being classified as Grade 4 and unsuitable for swimming.
 
Ends/Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Issued at HKT 12:26
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