They are 'undergoing survey and detailed evaluation'
Twenty new wild swimming spots are being considered for water quality testing by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, we can reveal.
But every year the department asks the public for suggestions about areas they would like to see included in the testing regime. A DAERA spokesperson said: “It is not anticipated that all sites will be found suitable for identification.
They have long been calling on the department to extend the bathing water season, to check for water impurities throughout the year.A spokesperson added: “An extension of the current bathing season is being considered.”
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