21.7% of São Paulo’s coastline is not suitable for swimming […]
At this time of year, the coast of Sao Paulo never leaves the headlines, but this time the reason is different.
At the height of the Brazilian summer, the coastal municipalities of São Paulo recorded an increase in the number of virus cases, with outbreaks reaching destinations in the Baixada Santista, such as Bertioga, Guarujá and São Vicente.
In Santos, also affected by pollution, the problem is the wettability of the waters of its beaches.
According to Cetesb (Environmental Society of the State of São Paulo), of the 175 beaches monitored, 21.7% are not suitable for swimming.
The 38 beaches are located in municipalities such as Ubatuba (Itaguá and Lázaro beaches), Caraguatatuba (Prainha), São Sebastião (Cigarras, São Francisco, Arrastão, Pontal da Cruz, Deserta, Porto Grande and Preta do Norte), Ilhabela (Itaquanduba, Itaguaçu, Portinho, Feiticeira and Praia do Julião) and Guarujá (Perequê and Enseada, at the time from Avenida Santa Maria).
But the worst situation is in Santos.
According to the latest update on bathing conditions, which will be updated by Cetesb next Thursday, January 9, Ponta da Praia, Aparecida, Embaré, Boqueirão, Gonzaga and José Menino are not suitable for bathing.
Coast of Sao Paulo
The seaside resorts of the State of Sao Paulo are divided into three different areas.
Node Southern coast they are the municipalities of Cananeia, Ilha Comprida and Iguape.
Already the Baixada Santista It is made up of Peruíbe, Mongaguá, Itanhaém, Praia Grande, São Vicente, Cubatão, Santos, Guarujá and Bertioga.
Next, towards Rio de Janeiro, is the North Coastformed by São Sebastião, Ilhabela, Caraguatatuba and Ubatuba.
Source: Terra
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