ATTENTION – Monaghan County Council’s Environment section have received notification of a Poor Water Quality Result at the Lough Muckno Bathing Area.

Bathers are advised not to swim at this location due to an increase in levels of bacteria found in a sample taken at the bathing water area at Lough Muckno on the 10^th of August 2023.

Samples taken at the Lough Muckno Black Island Point and Lough Muckno Water Sports Area/Castleblayney Outdoor Adventure Centre on the same date did not show exceedances for this parameter, further analysis and investigations are ongoing.

To reduce the risk of illness , users should take the following precautions:

• Avoid swallowing or splashing water
• Wash your hands before handling food
• Avoid swimming with an open cut or wound
• Avoid swimming if you are pregnant or have a weakened immune system

Higher levels of bacteria are usually short-lived.

Monaghan County Council have arranged for further samples to be taken.

For further information please contact Environmental Services 042-9661240