Popular Lake Balaton beach closed due to water quality concerns

The Somosi public beach in Tihany at Lake Balaton has been closed due to deteriorating water quality. The government office is continuously monitoring the situation.

Photo: depositphotos.com

“Based on the decision of the Veszprém County Government Office (VE/NEF/0656-9/2024), the Somosi public beach is temporarily closed as of 16 August 2024, due to worsening water quality in Lake Balaton,” Tihany’s mayor, Imre Tósoki, announced on his Facebook page.

He added, “The government office is closely monitoring the water quality at the beach, and if it is deemed safe for swimming, a new decision will be issued.”

The mayor also urged everyone to avoid using the beach for the time being to protect their health.

Read also:

• Balaton waters warming at alarming rate: Future summers may leave no room to cool off
• Lake Balaton: Invasive species and climate change threaten its future

Featured image: depositphotos.com