Water quality at Singapore's beaches
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ST, TNP, Joseph Nair for The Straits Times
Water quality at Pasir Ris beach was graded as "Fair" in NEA's 2009 review,
making the waters there unsuitable for activities like swimming, wakeboarding
and water skiing. The review was based on the World Health's Organisation's
(WHO) guidelines.
Pasir Ris beach
Pasir Ris beach
Pasir Ris beach
Debris and rubbish seen on Pasir Ris beach in this file photo.
The five beaches found on Sentosa Island, Seletar Island, Sembawang Park,
Changi (above) and East Coast Park were given "Very Good" or "Good" ratings,
making them suitable for whole–body water contact activities such as swimming,
water-skiing, and wakeboarding.
Changi beach
Beachgoers enjoying the sunset at Changi.
A skimboarder in action at East Coast. The water quality at East Coast was
among the five beaches in Singapore deemed suitable for swimming and
watersports, according to NEA's 2009 review.
East Coast beach
