Overview
- Official inspections classified La Herradura and Villa in Chorrillos as not suitable for bathers, with cleaning failures and microbiological noncompliance, and flagged La Caplina for poor cleanliness and lack of restrooms.
- In Barranco, Los Pavos, Las Sombrillas, Yuyo, Barranquito and La Cascada were listed as not healthy due to cleaning deficiencies and failed microbiological indicators.
- Reporters observed people entering the sea at Las Sombrillas and La Herradura despite the warnings issued by health authorities.
- Diris Lima Sur reported that only 51 of 170 inspected pools met minimum standards, citing low chlorine levels, structural deterioration and deficient water recirculation systems, which raise infection risks.
- Health officials noted risks such as diarrheal diseases, conjunctivitis, otitis and amebiasis, and reminded users that the Navy forecasts light to moderate swells through January 16 that can affect coastal conditions.