Antigua's National Office of Disaster Services (NODS) has closed a section of the western coastline due to contamination concerns linked to the Cooks Landfill, according to Antigua.news.
The closure was enacted in response to fears that contaminants associated with the nearby landfill may pose a risk to public health and safety along that stretch of coastline. Authorities have not yet indicated when the affected area may reopen to the public.
NODS has not released further details regarding the specific nature or extent of the contamination at this time. Residents and visitors are advised to avoid the closed section until officials provide an all-clear.
The Cooks Landfill has previously been a subject of environmental concern in Antigua and Barbuda. The latest development underscores ongoing challenges surrounding waste management and its potential impact on the island's coastal environment.
As reported by Antigua.news, further updates are expected from authorities as the situation develops.
