Sewage in the sea

Read some worrying reviews where in has mentioned raw sewage being pumped into the sea near lighthouse beach, does anyone know if this is tru or just rumour. If it is true where would you suggest we could go for some safe (and Pleasant) swimming. We are staying at the Leela at the beginning of April and my wife has already sworn she will not get in the sea! Many Thanks

Sewage in the sea

The Leela has its own section of beach , well away from Lighthouse beach. We swam most days and it seemed clean enough, didn%26#39;t go down with any stomach bug or anything. They also patrol this bit of beach so you don%26#39;t get any hastle apart from one guy and his boat offering snorkelling trips. Also, there is quite a strong current flowing along the beach so any outflow is going to be swept away. Would guess it is as clean as any Med beach.

Leela is a great hotel, have a great time

Sewage in the sea

I stayed at the Leela in Jan/Feb this year and the private beech was closed for one day due to sewage leaking into the sea.This only happened one day and the rest of the time was fine.There is a strong undercurrent to look out for.Hope i am not sounding to negative as i thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Leela.The staff were friendly and i had a great holiday in Kerala.

ps

My 3 year old had a great time at the Leela private beach although i had to hold onto him at the waters edge.Also the guy that patrols the beach is called Ali, just be firm if you do not want to book any trips with him because he will pester you everyday.

Have a nice holiday. If you need any more info leave a message through the forum.

Ted

Hi

There is no sewage system here as such that can pump sewage anywhere, all buildings have a soak away or septic tank.

There is a rain water drainage system that discharges onto the beach and the water does pool near the rock on lighthouse/Hawah beach.

My wife and I swim in the sea most days and have not had any problems as with the many visitors here, the waters are safe for swimming with lifeguards posted along the beach should you have a problem.

The seas may be rough in April as the monsoon season is getting underway so swimming in the sea may not be an option.

Enjoy your stay

Ian