Niki Beach closed due to sewage discharge from treatment plant failure

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The Niki beach area has been closed for swimming due to sewage contamination.
The closure was prompted by a malfunction at the local wastewater treatment plant.
Heavy rains caused a power outage affecting the treatment facility, leading to untreated sewage release.
Efforts are underway for clean-up, and results from environmental tests are pending.
A temporary swimming ban was lifted in a nearby area after successful water quality checks.

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The beach at Agia Varvara in Nikiti, located in the municipality of Sithonia, has been closed to swimming due to a sewage leak caused by a malfunction at the local wastewater treatment facility. The issue was reportedly exacerbated by recent rainfall that led to a power outage, affecting the treatment operations.

Officials from the municipality announced the closure to safeguard public health, and the mayor, Giannis Mallinis, emphasized the urgency of the situation. Repair teams are currently working to resolve the malfunction, and authorities indicated that the beach would remain closed until test results from water samples are obtained, which is expected to take about three days.

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