one of the beaches that have been more affected is the area of former praia das pelônias - as the formerly pristine waters re now often ruined by plastic bags and mud.

while praia dos bancários may not offer typical beach side entertainment, it is a valuable spot to observe and learn more about different aspects of life in rio de janeiro. on this link, the institudo estadual do ambiente - inea, provides the suitability of beaches on ilha do governador, including praia dos bancários / das pelônias, which is close to praia dos bancários and can be used to guess water quality.