Water Quality: Over 88% of Beaches Post Good Numbers

The Ministry of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development issued on Wednesday, a report titled “Surveillance of Water Quality and Sand in Moroccan Beaches”, examining the quality of beach water and sand. The statistics show an 88.05% compliance rate since 2018, with 361 beach stations meeting the government’s standards.
The report, however, raised concerns over beach litter, with plastic and polystyrene accounting for 92% of collected material.
To solve this critical environmental issue, which affects 61 beaches on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coastline, better waste management measures are urgently required.
Pollution factors affecting beach quality include wastewater discharges, high bather concentrations, insufficient sanitary facilities, and climate change.
Polluted rainwater flowing through watercourses was recognized as a major issue contributing to noncompliance at 49 (11.95%) of the beach stations slated for 2023.
The report pointed out the significance of continued efforts by stakeholders, local communities, and environmental organizations to protect Morocco’s pristine coastline and address issues such as beach debris and pollution sources.