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 6) that according to the Beach Water Quality Forecast System of the Environmental Protection Department (www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/water/beach_quality/forecast_system.html), the Beach Water Quality Forecast Index for Deep Water Bay Beach and Stanley Main Beach in Southern District, Hong Kong Island; Silver Mine Bay Beach and Pui O Beach in Islands District; Hap Mun Bay Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District; Butterfly Beach in Tuen Mun District; Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach, Lido Beach and Ting Kau Beach in Tsuen Wan District; and Tai Po Lung Mei Beach in Tai Po District is Grade 4, which means the predicted water quality at these beaches is "Very Poor" due to potential transient water quality fluctuations caused by heavy rain. Red flags have been hoisted, and beachgoers are advised not to enter the water to safeguard their health.

Ends/Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Issued at HKT 10:55

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