Swimming ban at "Iztok" beach in Sveti Vlas
The Regional Health Inspectorate in Burgas has extended the swimming ban at "Iztok" beach in the town of Sveti Vlas. The measure is necessary due to detected seawater pollution, which could be hazardous to the health of vacationers.
Experts from the health inspectorate regularly take water samples along the entire Black Sea coast during the summer season. The results of the latest analyses at "Iztok" beach show that the indicators do not meet safety requirements. For this reason, swimming in the sea in this specific area remains strictly prohibited.
Local authorities have placed warning signs to inform tourists of the danger. The Regional Health Inspectorate advises people to comply with the restrictions and not to enter the water in order to avoid potential gastrointestinal or skin infections.
Health authorities continue to monitor water quality and will take new samples in the coming days. The ban will be lifted as soon as the analyses show that the water is clean and safe for swimming. Citizens can follow the latest information on the inspectorate's official website.