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The cause of the bacteria in the water was not revealed by Fingal County Council.
Another Do Not Swim notice which was in place at Malahide Beach has been lifted.
A prohibition notice was also issued for Front Strand Balbriggan.
The cause is unknown and an investigation is underway.
South Strand Skerries itself remains open.
Noteworthy analysis of EPA data shows that “do not swim” notices are an all too common occurrence at beaches across the country.
‘Do Not Swim’ notices have been issued for Ballymoney North Beach, Duncannon Beach, and Booley Bay Beach.
The notice was issued following a storm water overflow at the pumping station.
Testing is taking place tomorrow and the results of the laboratory analysis will be available on Saturday.
Balbriggan beach itself remains open.
Fingal County Council has issued a 72-hour do not swim notice due to suspected water contamination from birds.
The likely cause of the lower water quality at both locations is sewage from a wastewater treatment plant or sewer network.
The results of a routine sample showed a deterioration in the water quality.
Fingal County Council says the problem is being taken care of by Irish Water.
This brings the total number of beaches where swimming is forbidden to five.