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Judi Lynn

(162,703 posts) Wed Jan 1, 2025, 12:03 AM Jan 1

Quality of Brazil's Beaches at Worst Level Ever Recorded

Survey shows that 30% of locations are suitable for swimming

Dec.23.2024 3:36PM

SALVADOR, RIO DE JANEIRO, SÃO PAULO, RECIFE, PORTO ALEGRE, AND MACEIÓ

A ranking compiled by Folha since 2016 shows that the quality of water for beachgoers in Brazil's beaches is at its worst level in the historical series.

The survey serves as a warning for tourists wanting to enjoy the summer on the coast.

The analysis of water quality in 861 beaches reveals that only 258 of them had suitable water in measurements taken throughout 2024.

More:
https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/scienceandhealth/2024/12/quality-of-brazils-beaches-at-worst-level-ever-recorded.shtml

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Quality of Brazil's Beaches at Worst Level Ever Recorded (Original Post) Judi Lynn Jan 1 OP

Didn't Rio have pollution problems with the Olympics several years back? keithbvadu2 Jan 1 #1

I believe I read there was actually sewage leaking into the water at the beach! Judi Lynn Jan 1 #3

I suppose the girl from Ipanema doesn't go walking as much as she once did. LastDemocratInSC Jan 1 #2

That song came to mind when I saw the article, too! Judi Lynn Jan 1 #4

keithbvadu2

(40,821 posts)

1. Didn't Rio have pollution problems with the Olympics several years back?

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Wed Jan 1, 2025, 12:38 AM

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Judi Lynn

(162,703 posts)

3. I believe I read there was actually sewage leaking into the water at the beach!

Reply to keithbvadu2 (Reply #1)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:25 AM

Jan 1

I've heard of that happening in Florida, around Miami, but never expected to hear of it in a place known for its beautiful beaches.

What a shame.

So much could be accomplished if people simply cared more about their impact on the earth.

LastDemocratInSC

(3,894 posts)

2. I suppose the girl from Ipanema doesn't go walking as much as she once did.

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Wed Jan 1, 2025, 12:50 AM

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Judi Lynn

(162,703 posts)

4. That song came to mind when I saw the article, too!

Reply to LastDemocratInSC (Reply #2)

Wed Jan 1, 2025, 02:30 AM

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