Sewage on Croatian Beach: Sea Polluted, Swimming Banned!
Ready for your dream vacation? Well, maybe not on the Croatian beach in Ston on the Pelješac peninsula! During the fifth regular water quality test, the Public Health Institute of Dubrovnik-Neretva County discovered something that will definitely cool you down – sewage in the sea! Yes, you read that right, sewage!
The analysis results showed that the limit values of the microbiological indicator for the presence of Escherichia coli bacteria were exceeded. What does this mean? Swimming is not recommended until further notice! Sounds like a perfect plan for a summer holiday, right?
What’s going on?
This is not just a small accident. Sewage pollution on the beach in Ston has been confirmed during regular testing. This means the problem is serious and not accidental.
Who is to blame?
It’s unclear who is responsible for this pollution, but the fact is that sewage in the sea is not only unpleasant but also dangerous to swimmers’ health. Bacteria like Escherichia coli can cause serious infections and illnesses.
What does this mean for tourists?
If you planned to cool off in the Adriatic Sea at this spot, think again. Swimming is banned until further notice, which can ruin your vacation. Not to mention how bad this is for Croatian tourism, which is already facing criticism due to high prices and other issues.
A wider problem for Mediterranean beaches
This is not an isolated case. Beaches across the Mediterranean have been shocking the public with similar scenes in recent months. Pollution, crowds, high prices – all together making summer holidays less attractive.
Will anything change?
Instead of taking concrete steps, it seems authorities remain stuck in a cycle of complaints and delays. Tourists are increasingly dissatisfied, and problems are piling up.
Conclusion
If you thought the Croatian coast was a paradise for summer holidays, maybe it’s time to rethink your plans. Sewage in the sea, swimming bans, and general chaos on the beaches don’t sound like a recipe for a good vacation.
What about you? Have you encountered such scenes on your holidays? Or maybe you have a funny or scary summer story? Share in the comments, let’s laugh or be shocked together!
After all, who likes swimming in sewage?
Source: B92, Dubrovnik-Neretva County, HINA
