New swimming ban at Kellokoski beach due to high bacteria levels
A sample taken from Kellokoski beach on 16 July 2025 has been found to contain intestinal bacteria exceeding the action limit. For this reason, swimming was prohibited today, 17 July 2025, at Kellokoski beach.
A new sample will be taken from Kellokoski beach next week. The results will be announced as soon as they are available.
Rainfall runoff can increase bacterial concentrations in rivers, but sewage entering waterways can also cause elevated bacterial levels. Sewage treatment plants have experienced overflows due to heavy rainfall.
The Central Uusimaa Environmental Centre took samples from all public beaches in the area on 16–17 July 2025. The results will be available at the beginning of next week. The results will be published on the Central Uusimaa Environmental Centre’s website once they are ready.
Further information about the Central Uusimaa Environment Centre:
Health Inspector Pia Gummerus, +358 40 314 4722, pia.gummerus@tuusula.fi
The original press release can be found in its entirety on the Central Uusimaa Environmental Centre website:
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