The Easter holidays in Mexico are arriving and with them hundreds of tourists to the country's beaches, favorite places to rest and have fun with the family.
Many visitors allow themselves to be pampered
France Mobile Number List by the sound of the sea, the sun and the weather, however, there are so many who attend the same place that in addition to affecting the area due to an intense impact, there is also an increase in pollution.
such as Sayulita beach in Bahía de Banderas, Nayarit, are under permanent health surveillance, however it is not the only place that has a health warning.
The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat) and the Ministry of Health and the Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (Cofepris) carried out a study in which they announced that 268 beaches are not suitable for recreational use. In the laboratory analysis of seawater that was carried out in 17 coastal states, which include the main tourist destinations in the country, 1,600 water samples were taken from the most popular beaches, between March 25 and 28.
The 10 most polluted beaches in Mexico
The 10 most polluted beaches in Mexico
This study measures the amount of Enterococcus faecalis bacteria in the water that come from the feces of humans and animals. Contamination is measured according to concentration, the limits are established in units of microorganisms per 100 milliliters.
To determine that a beach poses a health risk, the sample must report 200 enterococci per 100 milliliters of water, according to Cofepris.
From 0 to 200 enterococci per 100 milliliters are suitable for visitors, while if it is greater than 200 it is not suitable.
This year no destination exceeded the limits, but there are several that have a high amount of bacteria.
The 10 dirtiest beaches in Mexico 2019
1. Playa Suave, in Acapulco, Guerrero, with 191.
2. Playa Hornos, in Acapulco, Guerrero, with 183.
3. Puerto Angelito Beach, in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, with 167.
4. Playa Principal, in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, with 158
5. Playa Antón Lizardo, in Veracruz, with 157.
6. Playa Golfo de Santa Clara Machorro, in San Luis Colorado, Sonora, with 137.
7. Playa Golfo de Santa Clara Pueblo Palapa, in San Luis Colorado, Sonora, with 124.
8. Playa Santiago, in Manzanillo, Colima, with 100.
9. Playa Norte, in Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, with 94.
10. Playa Centro, in Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, with 89.
As can be seen in the study, while Guerrero and Oaxaca have the beaches with the highest concentration of bacteria, those in Baja California are the cleanest.
Consequences of pollution on beaches
Some of the diseases and symptoms that microorganisms present in seawater can cause are: gastroenteritis, salmonellosis, cholera, otitis, conjunctivitis, respiratory and skin diseases.
According to health authorities, fever, colds, gastroenteritis, diarrhea and digestive discomfort could also occur.
We know that your health and the health of your family is very important, that is why we put at your disposal some of the recommendations that Semarnat makes through its Clean Beaches Program, which will help you have a healthier and more comfortable trip. a peaceful return, these are:
Avoid swimming next to drainages or mouths of rivers or lagoons.
Observe the weather conditions carefully before and during your visit to the beach.
Consider that if it rained, the water is contaminated and may contain too many suspended organic solids.
Avoid carrying out activities on the beaches when you see dirty, smelly, cloudy water or water with foam of unusual colors, as well as nearby drains that carry strong flows of liquids or solids towards the sea or garbage or waste in the water or on the beach.
To make sure the area is safe for swimming, approach a local lifeguard.
