Brewery Beach, Bay ny Carrickey Bathing Water Profile
Current water quality classification is Good, based on weekly samples taken from 2019 to 2023.
Description
Brewery beach, Bay ny Carrickey is a picturesque sandy beach with a gradual slope to the sea making it a perfect spot for water-sport enthusiasts and families. It is known for its surfers paradise waves in stormier conditions. Dogs are welcome throughout the year.
For more information on Brewery beach, Bay ny Carrickey, visit the Visit Isle of Man website.
| Samples taken | Weekly throughout the bathing season |
|---|---|
| 2020 classification | **Good |
| 2021 classification | **Good |
| 2022 classification | **Good |
| 2023 classification | **Good |
| Local authority | Arbory and Rushen Parish Commissioners |
| Water sampling point | SC 215 686 |
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Water Quality Sample Results
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Escherichia coli (EC)
2024
2020 to 2023
Intestinal Enterococci (IE)
2024
2020 to 2023
Catchment Description
The catchment surrounding Bay ny Carrickey beach is approximately 1.44 km2.
The Colby river and Cott ny Greiney stream discharge into the bay either end of the designated bathing water. The surrounding catchment is mainly agricultural with small urban areas. During adverse weather there is a likelihood that the nutrient concentration from the rivers discharging into the bay are elevated which could increase the concentrations of bacteria.
Pollution Risk Forecasts
This bathing water is subject to short term pollution. Short term pollution is caused when heavy rainfall or high tides wash faecal material into the sea from livestock, sewage and urban drainage via rivers and streams. At this site the risk of encountering reduced water quality increases after rainfall and typically returns to normal after 1-3 days.
Investigations Statement
The Environmental Protection Unit is not currently investigating any pollution incidents within this catchment. To report any water pollution; please call +44 1624 685885 or email environmentalprotection@gov.im
Pollution Management
It is the Environmental Protection Unit's role to drive improvement of water quality at bathing waters that are at risk of failing higher standards. It is natural for water to run off the land to the sea. Water quality at a bathing water is dependent upon the type and area of land (the catchment) draining to the water and the activities undertaken in that catchment.
Stream and Rivers
The annual report on the routine water quality monitoring data is produced by the Environmental Protection unit.
Any reports of pollution will be investigated by officers and water samples collected if necessary.
Working with Manx Utilities
The urban areas of Gansey and Port St Mary have combined sewer networks. These networks are maintained by Manx Utilities with the foul waste being transported to Meary Veg sewage treatment works via the IRIS network.
Due to the combined sewer networks serving nearby residential areas, during periods of adverse weather the combined sewer overflows at Gansey Point, Gansey Mill and The Shore Hotel may discharge into the rivers which lead into the bay. Modelling of the Manx Utilities infrastructure shows this is not likely to impact on the bathing water quality.
Manx Utilities are working to review the Gansey Mill overflow through network modelling and monitoring to determine the frequency and quantity of spills. With this data they will be able to determine if the overflow is necessary and if so install a screen and telemetry to further protect bathers at this location during periods of adverse weather.
Working with Local Authorities
Surface water can flow into the sea from outfalls and highway drains. This can affect water quality, particularly after periods of rainfall.
Heavy rain falling on pavements and roads often flows into surface water drains or highway drains, ending up in local rivers and ultimately the sea. The quality of bathing water may be adversely affected because of such events.
Working with the farming community
During and after periods of heavy rainfall, run off from agricultural areas is greatly increased, and the quality of the bathing water may be adversely affected. The Environment Protection Unit are working with farmers to encourage better farming practices and improve water quality in the surrounding areas.
