A red-flag bathing ban has been lifted at several beaches on the north coast after a blue-green algae warning
The RNLI red-flag status at Benone Strand, Castlerock Beach and Downhill Strand have now been removed with immediate effect following tests.A spokesperson for Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council confirmed the decision to remove the red-flag status on Monday.
They said tests revealed algae levels are "well below the World Health Organisation guideline level" in water samples collected by Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs .The flag was changed to safe at Benone Beach on MondayIt can cause illness in humans but is particularly dangerous for pets and has beenBlue-green algal blooms have been detected at a number of sites across Northern Ireland during the recent good weather.
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