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July 24, 2026

Havelet Bay in Guernsey tests 'poor' for water quality

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A sample in early July showed elevated e-coli but Environmental Health say the reading should not be taken in isolation.
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Havelet Bay in Guernsey tests 'poor' for water quality

Havelet Bay in Guernsey tests 'poor' for water quality

• A sample in early July showed elevated e-coli but Environmental Health say the reading should not be taken in isolation.

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17°C
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Wind
5mph
Moderate
Next High Tide
15:14
6.7m
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35
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