Health warnings over sewage pollution have been issued for a whopping 54 beaches in the southwest of England.
A ‘pollution risk forecast’ has been issued for 21 others, which means there is a chance sewage will appear in the area.Popular tourist hotspots, such as Looe, Falmouth and Penzance are among those affected.
The main contributor to beach pollution is urban runoff – water from rain and other outdoor water usey, which does not soak into the ground and drains from roofs, driveways, sidewalks and other surfaces.Surfers Against Sewage are protesting against sewage pollution The runoff results in fertilizers, pesticides, oil and untreated human and animal waste to run into waterways and eventually end up in the sea.
Some water experts recommend waiting 72 hours before entering the sea after it rains, as swallowing contaminated water can lead to a number of serious illnesses.
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