These are the dirtiest beaches in Mexico
According to the periodic reviews of the most visited beaches, it was found that several almost exceed the sanitary limits.
Many beaches in Mexico are favorite destinations for local and foreign tourists. For this reason, health authorities regularly conduct water studies to determine the levels of fecal matter and other bacteria that are suspended on the beaches and determine if there is a risk to the health of visitors. According to the results of the latest study, these are the beaches with the highest levels of contaminants.
Tumbao Beach
State: Veracruz
MPN of enterococci per 100 ml: 91
According to the results of the study conducted by the Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risks (Cofepris), for the Easter holiday period, 99.6% of the beaches are classified as suitable, although not free of contaminants.
Gaviota Beach
State: Veracruz
Enterococci MPN per 100 ml: 97
Authorities analyzed more than 1,900 seawater samples in 17 states.
Campo Rubens Beach
State: Baja California
MPN (Most Probable Number) of enterococci per 100 ml: 98
According to World Health Organization (WHO) safety guidelines, water should have 200 or fewer enterococci per 100 milliliters of water. However, risk-free beaches usually have a maximum of 30.
Mocambo Beach
State: Veracruz
Enterococci MPN per 100 ml: 145
This is the case for most Mexican beaches, according to the results of this last period, but there are some whose levels exceed 100 and are almost at the allowed limit.
Lindo Mexico Beach
State: Baja California
Enterococcus MPN per 100 ml: 145
Cofepris states that these enterococci are bacteria that can cause urinary tract infections, bacteremia, endocarditis, diverticulitis, and meningitis.
Las Glorias Beach, Guasave
State: Sinaloa
Enterococci MPN per 100 ml: 149
Beaches are a determining factor for the development of tourism activities, and water quality in tourist centers is essential to ensure the protection of the health of users and visitors.
Pincipal Beach, Zihuatanejo
State: Guerrero
Enterococci MPN per 100 ml: 166
Authorities have been performing these tests for 19 years.
Rosarito Beach I
State: Baja California
Enterococci MPN per 100 ml: 175
The results are published before the three main vacation periods: Easter, summer, and winter.
Rosarito Beach
State: Baja California
Enterococci MPN per 100 ml: 177
Among the most contaminated beaches are at least five in the northern state of Baja California, near the U.S. border and a favorite destination for many Americans.
Hermosa Beach, Ensenada
State: Baja California
This beach was the only one whose contamination was such that the authorities decided to mark it as "unfit", due to the health risk it represents because of the constant presence of sewage discharges.
