The Albufeira Municipal Swimming Pools closed on the 5th of July, following the results of the most recent bacteriological laboratory reports on Sanitary Hot Water (AQS), which detected the presence of legionella bacteria, announced the Albufeira City Council.

According to José António Rolo, mayor of Albufeira, the municipality “is aware of its responsibilities and, in safeguarding Public Health and water quality, as well as the services provided to Municipalities, has taken all appropriate measures for the rapid resolution of the problem".

This is not the first time that Albufeira's swimming pools have temporarily closed due to the presence of this bacteria in the water this year, according to a report by Sul Infromação.