Swimmers advised of 'risk to human health' from bacteria at major Scots beach

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Swimmers advised of 'risk to human health' from bacteria at major Scots beach
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Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) has indicated a high bacterial result in the water at Portobello, in Edinburgh.

Swimmers are being advised against using Portobello beach due to "potential risk to human health" from bacteria.

Temporary advice against bathing and paddling at Portobello beach, from Pipe Lane to Joppa Rocks, due to the potential risk to human health has been issued. Council leader Cammy Day said: "We're aware of Sepa's current advice against bathing and paddling at Portobello beach and I'd request that people follow the advice.

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