It’s always worrying when you’re swimming in the sea and suddenly you notice a suspiciously warm patch of water. You hope it’s just a warm current - but then you notice a look of relief on the swimmer nearby.
A resort in Spain is taking a stance against this off-putting habit. Swimmers off the of coast of Vigo in the north of Spain could be issued with fines of 750 euros (£650) if they use the sea as a toilet.
The city council there said that public urination goes against ‘hygiene and sanitary regulations’. Town officials said public toilets are being installed on beaches during the high season, and this could see temporary facilities in place to ensure a more pleasant bathing environment for people, the Express reports.
