73.5% of SC beaches are suitable for swimming, says the latest weekly bathing report of the season

Of the 238 points monitored by the Santa Catarina Environmental Institute (IMA) on the coast of Santa Catarina, 175 are suitable for swimming, which represents 73.53%. In Florianópolis, of the 87 points, 64 are suitable for bathing, which is equivalent to 73.56%.

These are the data from the last weekly bathing report of the season. From April to October, the research will be published by IMA monthly.

The last weekly report of the season brings consolidated information on the results of the collections carried out on March 25th and 26th, 2024.

All information, comparisons and technical considerations for this week are contained in the report that can be seen at the link.

The IMA Bathing Monitoring Program covers 28 coastal municipalities and more than 100 beaches and/or resorts from the South to the North of Santa Catarina.

Monthly monitoring until October

From November to March, IMA monitors the bathing ability of Santa Catarina’s beaches weekly, and on Fridays, it publishes a bulletin with the balance of the week. Between the months of April and October, research and dissemination are monthly.

On the website, the information is updated automatically and every citizen can follow the reports issued, as well as the most up-to-date property results for each point, simply click on the flags that appear on the map or check the ‘history’ menu.

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