Are you about to go on vacation to the beach? This note is of interest to you, because there are at least 18 contaminated beaches in Mexico that are not suitable for swimming due to high levels of bacteria.
Every year, the Federal Commission for Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) in coordination with the Areas for Protection against Sanitary Risks (APCRS) of each state carries out monitoring to evaluate the quality of the seawater present in the Mexican coasts.
Marine waters present in Mexico’s 17 coastal states are always evaluated prior to the summer vacation period.
In 2024 , sampling was carried out at the 289 beaches with the greatest public affluence located in 76 tourist destinations in the country.
the result? 271 beaches are suitable for recreational use, while 18 are considered unsuitable because they exceeded the quality criteria established as a range of protection for the population.
which are the contaminated beaches in Mexico where swimming is not recommended?
Five states are on the list of contaminated beaches that are not suitable for recreational use this summer 2024. However, the state with the most contaminated beaches is Veracruz, with 9 beaches, followed by Oaxaca with three.
Veracruz
- Antón Lizardo
- Santa Ana
- Tumbao
- Mocambo
- Seagull
- Pelican
- La Bamba
- Regatas
- Balzapote in San Andres Tuxtla
- Beautiful in Los Tuxtlas
Oaxaca
- La Bocana in Huatulco
- Puerto Angelito in Puerto Escondido
- Main Beach in Puerto Escondido
Baja California
- Tijuana in Tijuana
- Tijuana I in Tijuana
Colima
- The Audience in Manzanillo
- Santiago in Manzanillo
Jalisco
- Oasis in Puerto Vallarta/Bahía Bandera
why are beaches so polluted? There are several factors that affect water quality at beaches. The main factors are storm drains, treated wastewater discharges, irregular settlements, informal trade activities and the lack of adequate sanitation and sewage infrastructure.
going to the beach on vacation but it’s not on the list and you want to check how polluted it is? Here is the complete list of beaches analyzed this summer 2024.