Source: Government of Singapore
Water quality at Sembawang Park Beach has improved and is now safe for primary contact activities [1]
Singapore – 29 January 2026 – All seven recreational beaches [2] have been graded “Good” in the latest beach grading exercise and are suitable for all water activities. This includes Sembawang Park Beach, which was graded “Fair” since 2024. With the latest beach grading results, the public can resume swimming and other primary contact activities at Sembawang Park Beach.
Beach Grading
2 The recreational beaches are graded based on World Health Organization (WHO) recreational water quality guidelines. The grading takes into account the incidences of elevated Enterococcus (EC) bacteria count in the beach water samples which increases the risk of gastrointestinal infection when the water is ingested.
3 As there could be occasions when the EC level at beaches are elevated, we encourage beachgoers to refer to the weekly Beach Short-term Water Quality Information (BSWI) on the NEA website or myENV app before engaging in water activities.
Ensuring Good Hygiene and Waste Management Practices
4 EC bacteria at our beaches could originate from multiple sources, such as discharges from bin centres, food establishments, and construction sites. Improper hygiene and waste management practices such as pouring wastewater into public drains could impact the water quality in our waterways.
5 Respective Government agencies have been conducting stepped up inspections and working with stakeholders to ensure proper housekeeping and waste management practices within the residential estates to minimise EC in our waterways. Agencies will continue to take enforcement actions against any errant practices.
6 The next grading of Singapore’s recreational beaches will be in July 2026.
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[1] Primary contact activities refer to activities where a person’s whole body or face and trunk are frequently immersed and it is likely that some water will be swallowed. Primary contact activities include swimming, wakeboarding, windsurfing and water immersion training.
[2] The seven recreational beaches are, Changi, East Coast Park, Pasir Ris, Punggol, Seletar Island, Sembawang Park and Sentosa Island.