La Laguna Closes Bajamar Beach Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns

Authorities in La Laguna have temporarily closed Bajamar beach to swimmers due to health safety concerns. The City Council issued a 24-hour ban after routine water quality tests detected levels of enterococci bacteria that exceed safety standards.

These bacteria, which can indicate fecal contamination, are monitored closely to protect the public from potential skin or stomach issues. Such contamination is often caused by isolated runoff or water discharge incidents.

The beach will remain closed until new water samples, expected this Thursday, confirm that the water is safe for swimming again. The City Council has urged the public to avoid entering the water at this popular site until further notice. Officials expect this to be a temporary issue, but the beach will only reopen once the latest test results are verified.