Several beaches in the South West have had pollution incidents in the past 48 hours, according to an environmental charity. Surfers’ Against Sewage water quality map shows eight beaches in the region are currently experiencing reduced water quality.
The warnings are in place on beaches where a sewer has been ‘discharged’ within 48 hours, often due to heavy rainfall causing an overflow of the combined sewage and run-off system. The Cornwall-based charity's campaign against water pollution has led to the creation of the warning system which advises when swimmers and surfers should stay out of the water to avoid getting sick or ingesting sewage, reports Devon Live.
The following beaches in the West Country have had recent pollution incidents, according to SAS:
