The Island's beaches are gradually improving.
So says government analyst Paul Lenartowicz.
Water around 16 of the Island's beaches are tested on a weekly basis for bacteria following EC guidelines
However, whilst water quality is improving, the Island's unlikely to be awarded many coveted blue flag awards, but for a raft of different reasons:
(Picture courtesy of manxscenes.com)
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