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| Assessment |
Blue flag status indicates that a beach has
excellent amenities for public use, has acceptable water quality,
safety and security measures, as well as environmental management,
education and information programmes. Beaches are subject to a
strict monitoring process, and must undergo a pilot phase during
which 14 criteria must be achieved. The programme is internationally
recognised with 24 countries participating. South Africa has 8 Blue
Flag beaches (2003/04) with a further 6 anticipated to join the campaign.
This indicator shows the number of beaches
obtaining Blue Flag status per year as a percentage of the number of
major beaches in the Eastern Cape. So far, only Humewood Beach in
NMMM has received Blue Flag status in the Eastern Cape, although a
further three beaches aim to achieve full status in the near future.
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Category |
Criteria |
| Management |
Blue Flag administration; Management of beach activities;
Provision of ablution facilities; Cleaning of beach |
| Water quality |
Compliance with recreational bathing water
quality; Management of storm water pollution; Compliance with
National Oil Pollution Contingency Plans; Compliance with
planning legislation |
| Safety |
Provision of lifeguards on beach;
Infrastructure required; Patrolling of beach area |
| Information & education |
Display and maintenance of notice board;
Undertaking environmental education projects; Monitoring of
beach area |
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