Swimming in Rio's Oceanfront

A representative of FEEMA (the state environmental agency) was asked by a reporter on the Globo news this morning how the public would be informed of the safety and status of the waters. He said that the information is published in the newspapers. How will the many tourists (who don't read Portuguese) and the many Brazilians who either don't buy the newspaper or can't read find out about the health risk??
Well, here's the info in English:

It is not recommended to swim within 24 hours  after it rains.

The following beaches have a red (not recommended) status as of this morning:
São Conrado
Leblon
Ipanema
Urca

These beaches are "restricted" with a yellow rating:
Barra da Tijuca (the algae level has gone down)
Copacabana --especially discouraged near Rua Sousa Lima
Leme -- especially discouraged near Rua Aurelino Leal

Here are the beaches that have been given a green (okay) rating:
Prainha
Arpoador

See our previous post for more information.

This article was posted by Lee Weingast, our editor in Brazil.

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