At Grau-du-Roi, swimming is once again authorized on the South beach of Port-Camargue

L'interdiction de baignade a été levée ce lundi 1er juillet. Midi Libre – RICHARD DE HULLESSEN

Since June 28, swimming has been prohibited by municipal decree. This July 1, the water quality once again meets health standards.

This Monday, July 1, the mayor of Grau-du-Roi, Robert Crauste, lifts the ban on access to swimming in the south beach area. ;from Port Camargue.

"The analyzes of the quality of bathing water carried out in recent days, as well as that of this Monday morning (July 1), all attest to the a result in compliance with health standards", indicates the councilor in a press release.

Alerted on June 28 by the Regional Health Agency following analyzes attesting to a deterioration in water quality, the mayor of the Gard port city immediately issued an order prohibiting swimming in the area until further notice.

"An exceptional ban measure which had been taken with a view to protecting the population&quot ; then justified Robert Crauste who finally specified that the origin of the deterioration in water quality was unknown.