PRESS RELEASE BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIRECTORATE Investigation confirms no contamination at Salini Bay

The Environmental Health Directorate, in collaboration with the Environment and Resources Authority (ERA), has investigated reports circulating on social media alleging contamination of seawater at Salini Bay.

Following an immediate site inspection and assessment, it has been confirmed that the substance observed entering the sea was not sewage, pollution, or any form of environmental contamination. Investigations established that the discharge consisted of reverse osmosis water originating from a nearby hotel facility. Reverse osmosis is a water treatment process used to purify water, and the discharge observed does not indicate contamination of bathing waters.

The Environmental Health Directorate continues to monitor Malta's bathing waters through established surveillance and inspection programmes to safeguard public health and environmental quality. At present, there is no evidence of contamination affecting the bathing waters at Salini Bay, and members of the public may continue to enjoy the area with confidence.

The authorities understand that videos and images shared online may generate concern. However, the public is encouraged to seek information from official and verified sources before drawing conclusions or sharing unverified claims that may cause unnecessary alarm.

The Environmental Health Directorate remains committed to investigating reports promptly and transparently and will continue to keep the public informed whenever issues impacting public health or the environment are identified.

For accurate and up-to-date information on bathing waters, members of the public are encouraged to follow official communications issued by the Environmental Health Directorate.