- Water Quality Concerns and Beach Warnings
- Dye Testing to Address Water Quality Concerns
- Advertisement Banned Over Sewage Release History
People in Lancashire have been warned “not to swim or bathe” at several beaches after raw sewage was discharged into the sea, as concern continues to grow throughout the United Kingdom regarding the quality of water in rivers and along the coast.
A water firm warned beachgoers that “investigative work” may tint Exmouth’s water yellow or green.
South West Water confirmed that dye will be used to designate the location of a “discharge point” and stated that it was “harmless” and only a “temporary coloring” that would not affect the quality of the bathing water.
As a result of continuous sewage discharges, there are ongoing concerns about the water quality along the British coastline.
Blackpool Council advised against swimming at many beaches after storms discharged untreated sewage into the Irish Sea.
Dye testing in Exmouth’s seas followed concerns about sewage on the beach, which was seaweed.
Locals are still concerned about the water quality, but Wednesday’s tests will “go a long way” towards reassuring them.
A spokesperson for South West Water told, “We will conduct dye testing as part of our investigation at Maer Rocks in Exmouth.”
The community requested we verify our outfall pipe discharge site.
Customers may observe a yellow/green discoloration of the water near Maer Rocks on Wednesday morning.
“We would like to reassure residents and visitors that the dye is harmless. And will not affect the bathing water quality or the ecology of the beach or Exe estuary”
The mayor of Exmouth, Olly Davey, told Devon Live that there is “much confusion over when a discharge takes place.” But added, “We are extremely delighted that South West Water has agreed to conduct the dye testing.
This will go a long way towards reassuring the local community and clarifying the issues at hand.
Warning to beachgoers about untreated effluent
Due to untreated effluent, beachgoers in Lancashire have been warned “not to swim or bathe” on the coastline.
Blackpool Council stated on its website that during this week’s storm, “untreated sewage mixed with rainwater” was discharged into the sea by United Utilities.
“Until further notice, please refrain from swimming or bathing in the water at Blackpool Central. Bispham, North, and South beaches,” the council added.
“Wyre Council and Fylde Council are also advising against swimming at Fleetwood and Cleveleys beach. Also St. Anne’s and St. Anne’s North beaches until further notice.”
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned an Anglian Water advertisement promoting the construction of wetlands to safeguard the environment because it failed to mention the company’s history of releasing sewage into waterways.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) stated that complaints about the advertisement had raised concerns about how the dumping of effluent into rivers and the sea had killed fish and wildlife; as a result, Anglian Water was fined.
