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Port Saplaya Beach Remains Closed After Microbial Contamination

Monday’s follow-up tests will determine when swimming can safely resume after recent storms drove elevated bacterial levels into the water.

Overview

  • Routine water tests on July 25 detected elevated microbiological parameters at Port Saplaya, prompting its closure.
  • The Ayuntamiento de Alboraia raised a red flag and alerted lifeguard teams and local police to enforce the bathing ban.
  • Investigators are probing potential spills from the sewer network or nearby acequias after heavy rains this week.
  • Follow-up water-quality analyses scheduled for Monday will decide when the beach can reopen.
  • Recurrent contamination episodes highlight aging wastewater and irrigation systems and the need for coordinated regional infrastructure reforms.