Seven Manx beaches fail to meet bathing standards
Publication Date: Thu, 03 May 2012 15:43
Derbyhaven
There's both good and bad news for the Island's beaches.
The Good Beach Guide has updated its ratings for bathing areas across the British Isles today.
Both Castletown and Derbyhaven receive the recommended status, an improvement on last year when only Derbyhaven met the standard.
However, the number of beaches failing the water test has increased.
5 failed last year, whilst 7 of the 19 tested aren't good enough this year.
Overall the Island was one of the lowest ranked areas of the British Isles, with only Lancashire, North Ayrshire and Dumfries and Galloway fairing worse.
Areas tested
Derbyhaven - recommended
Gansey - fail
Laxey - pass
Jurby - fail
Peel - fail
Port Grenaugh - fail
Port Erin - pass
Kirk Michael - pass
Castletown - recommended
Port Lewaigue - fail
Douglas Broadway - fail
Douglas Central - fail
Douglas summerhill - pass
Fenella Beach - pass
Garwick - fail
Glen Wyllin - pass
Port Soderick - pass
Port St Mary - pass
Ramsey - fail
