The municipality has issued an immediate swimming ban for Los Álamos beach – one of the beaches in the Spanish town of Torremolinos. As a result, Europe Triathlon has announced that this weekend’s Europe Triathlon Cup will be converted into a duathlon. The ban is due to recent water quality tests, which revealed that the conditions do not meet the required safety standards.
Water quality has deteriorated drastically lately following the rupture of sewage pipes in Málaga late last year, which occurred when the Guadalhorce River burst its banks. While it was previously reported that the water quality in Torremolinos was sufficient, local authorities continued to conduct periodic measurements; these latest results indicate otherwise, leading to the beach’s closure.
The way Europe Triathlon is communicating this news is somewhat remarkable: they have only provided a reference to a Spanish article from local media. Athletes are expected to receive more detailed information tomorrow.