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Channel 13Health

Haifa Lifts Swimming Ban After Five Days Following Water Quality Tests

Translated & summarized from Channel 13 by baba

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Hebrew · 3 newsrooms covering

Haifa's beaches reopened for swimming on Saturday after five days of closure due to water quality concerns, following safe test results.

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  • Haifa's beaches were closed for five days due to water quality concerns.
  • Water tests showed the sea water is now safe for swimming.
  • The city announced the lifting of the swimming ban on Saturday morning.
  • Swimming at Bat Galim Beach is officially permitted again.
  • All beaches in Haifa are now open to the public.
  • Residents are advised to follow usual safety and swimming guidelines.
Haifa Lifts Swimming Ban After Five Days Following Water Quality Tests
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After five days of closure, Haifa's beaches have reopened for swimming as of Saturday morning. The city municipality announced that water sampling results were found to be safe, leading to the lifting of the swimming ban. According to the Health Ministry guidelines, swimming at Bat Galim Beach is now permitted, and all other beaches in Haifa are open for public use. Residents are encouraged to return to the beaches while adhering to standard safety and swimming regulations.

Channel 13Centre · Tel Aviv

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