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Poldhu Cove

Caution. Latest E. coli was elevated at 730 cfu/100ml.

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This is a water-quality verdict only. It does not account for tides, rip currents, cold water or lifeguard cover. Always check local signs before you enter the water. What we cannot tell you.

Why this verdict

Latest E. coli
730 cfu/100ml (negative factor)
Annual classification
Excellent (positive factor)
Pollution risk forecast
Normal (positive factor)
Rainfall (24h)
0mm (positive factor)
Latest intestinal enterococci
10 cfu/100ml (positive factor)

Latest bacteria reading

Latest sample · 8 July 2026 · 10 days ago

E. coli
730cfu/100ml
Intestinal enterococci
10cfu/100ml

The regulator samples weekly during the bathing season. E. coli and intestinal enterococci are the indicator organisms used in the official classification.

Where this data comes from

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