Sayulita Waters Declared Safe for Swimming — Ongoing Community Testing Brings Confidence
Sayulita Ocean Water Testing: Clean and Safe for All to Enjoy!
After a wave of concern earlier this spring, Sayulita’s beach has officially been declared clean and safe for recreational use—and just in time for sunny days and refreshing swims!
Back in April, COFEPRIS, Mexico’s Federal Commission for the Protection Against Sanitary Risks, conducted routine testing and flagged Sayulita as one of six beaches with elevated levels of enterococci bacteria. The news created understandable concern, as the readings initially surpassed the safety threshold of 200 NMP/100 ml (Infobae report).
But thanks to a swift local response and rapid environmental action, the situation has dramatically improved. On April 15, the municipal president of Bahía de Banderas, Héctor Santana, confirmed that Sayulita Beach is once again safe for swimming and enjoying (Tribune Travel article). Issues contributing to the temporary contamination—such as a hotel sewage spill and a detached discharge pipe from the wastewater treatment plant—were identified and addressed quickly and efficiently.
Adding an extra layer of community assurance, local nonprofit ProSayulita took matters into their own hands by launching independent water testing. Partnering with a government-accredited lab and engineers from Guadalajara, they tested water samples every four hours over a 24-hour period, then calculated a reliable geometric mean. Their findings? Sayulita’s waters are clean, safe, and ready for visitors and locals to enjoy!
Whether you’re a swimmer, surfer, beachcomber, or just love soaking in Sayulita’s beauty, we’re thrilled to share that the ocean is sparkling and inviting once more.
Let’s keep it that way—support local clean-up efforts, stay informed, and take pride in our community’s commitment to preserving this special place we all love.
