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Libya's 2026 beach assessment finds 17% of coastal areas unsuitable for swimming
via Libya Herald1 min read
The General Directorate of Environmental Sanitation Affairs at the Ministry of Local Government released its 2026 annual water quality assessment for summer beaches. The Director General announced the findings at a press conference in Tripoli, stating that monitoring teams conducted extensive laboratory analyses of seawater samples from various coastal sites. The results indicated that 83% of beaches are suitable for swimming, while 17% are not. Beaches identified as unsuitable are located in Tajoura, Souq Al-Jumaa, Tripoli Central, Al-Andalus District, Zliten, Sabratha, Tobruk, Al-Khums, Sousse, and Al-Zawiya Central. The General Administration will coordinate with municipal environmental sanitation departments to enforce swimming prohibitions and install warning signs, with the Municipal Guard taking legal action against violators. This initiative aims to ensure public safety and protect the marine environment.
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